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CDC: Growing opioid epidemic drives hepatitis C infection surge in the US
The US has seen an almost three fold increase in the new hepatitis C infection cases in the past five years due to the growing opioid epidemic in the country, particularly people’s sharing of needles used to inject drugs, federal […]
Major chocolate, candy companies agree to cut calories in sweets sold in US
Five major candy and chocolate companies have jointly agreed and committed to cut calories in many of their products sold in the US, marking a rare example of cooperation in a competitive industry and testament to the rising consumer distaste […]
Southeast Asia tightens smoking regulations over medical cost, health issues
Southeast Asian countries are beginning to tighten tobacco use regulations as concerns rise over increasing medical costs and the health effects of passive smoking. Southeast Asia has historically been lenient on the issue of smoking. However, governments are now finding […]
ADB, JICA team up to improve health security in rapidly aging Asia Pacific
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) are partnering to improve health security and promote universal health coverage (UHC) in a rapidly aging Asia Pacific. ADB President Takehiko Nakao and JICA President Shinichi Kitaoka signed […]
Oxford University student develops synthetic retina for the visually impaired
A student from the University of Oxford in England has developed a soft, synthetic retina, offering the visually impaired a new hope. Until now, all artificial retinal research has used only rigid, hard materials. The new research, by Vanessa Restrepo-Schild, […]
Pelican BioThermal opens two new service centers in Belgium, Puerto Rico
Cold chain global leader Pelican BioThermal has opened two new service centers in Belgium and Puerto Rico that will serve as additional depots for the company’s Crēdo on Demand rental program. Serving the global pharmaceuticals sectors, the new facilities in […]
Roche, Novartis give financial backing to French gene therapy start-up Vivet
Swiss drugmakers Roche and Novartis have provided financial backing French gene therapy start-up Vivet Therapeutics, with the latter raising EUR37.5 million (US$41 million) in an initial financing round. The funds will be used by Vivet to advance a diversified pipeline […]
WHO to bring cheaper biosimilar versions of cancer drugs to poorer countries
The World Health Organization (WHO) is moving to bring cheaper biosimilar versions of expensive biotech cancer drugs to poorer countries in order to make such medicines more widely accessible to patients. WHO is launching a pilot project this year to […]
Malaria can be eliminated in India, Asia Pacific region by 2030 –APLMA
The Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA) is standing behind their conviction that malaria can be eliminated in India and across the whole region of Asia Pacific by the year 2030. Malaria is endemic in India with approximately 14% of […]
Philippines passes first mental health bill in the country
The Philippine Senate has approved the country’s first mental health policy that seeks to integrate mental health services and programs in the public health system. Senate Bill No. 1354, or the Philippine Mental Health Law, mandates the government to put […]
