healthcare research
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.
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