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Myopia care gaps persist despite stronger Asian risk data

Myopia care gaps persist despite stronger Asian risk data

Each dioptre of myopia carries greater vision loss risk in Asia than in Western populations, study finds.
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Japan myopia rates rise as regulatory delays hold back treatment

Axial length devices designed for children are reducing the need for cycloplegic drops in Japanese clinics
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Awareness gap on myopia risk stalls early intervention in children

CooperVision entered Japan and is equipping clinicians with talk tracks to convert myopia awareness into action.
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Myopia care lacks tools to flag poor treatment responders

Repeated multi-country approval studies are slowing new myopia treatments from reaching patients worldwide.
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Max Healthcare, The Learning Hub target oncology nurse training

The partnership will also explore opportunities in other medical specialities.

Australia invests $187.2m in health and medical research projects

One of the projects will examine the role of gut bacteria in bowel cancer.

Santen–SERI $16.2m project targets glaucoma, myopia treatment

SONIC 2.0 aims to expand the ophthalmic drug development pipeline for Asia.

In-silico clinical trials market to hit $6.39b by 2033

Drug development represented the largest market share.

Australia invests $4.3m in anal cancer research

Four projects will develop screening, prevention, technology, and health initiatives.

‘SHIFT’ Innovation Center launches in Riyadh

It features Digi X-Lab to leverage data and AI technologies in healthcare.

NHCS, Agilent partner to advance metabolic heart failure research

The organisations will combine expertise with analytical technologies.

Max Healthcare to advance genomics and research in new MoU

One key area is the development of personalised medicine based on genetic profiling.

NUH, NUS launch Molecular Imaging and Theranostics Centre in Singapore

The facility features the country’s first total-body PET/CT system.

Queensland updates 80-year-old law governing Medical Research Institute

Key reforms include expanding eligibility for commercial incentive payments.

TTSH, NTU Singapore partner to advance Western–TCM integration

Both organisations will co-develop evidence-based practices.

NCCS raises $15.9m for cancer research and patient support

This includes a $4.6m (S$6m) gift to expand palliative care capacity.

Australian gov’t invests $7.9m in prevention research

The funding will establish new research streams.