Tag: medicine
Taiwan introduces digital GMP certificates to bolster pharma competitiveness
Taiwan has fully implemented international PIC/S GMP standards to ensure the safety and quality of its medicinal products. Pharmaceutical manufacturers in Taiwan can now apply for GMP certificates from the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) after undergoing inspections and […]
WHO pushes for sustainability measures in pharma sector
The World Health Organization (WHO), through its Department of Regulation and Prequalification, has launched an initiative titled “Greener Pharmaceuticals’ Regulatory Highway” to address the environmental impact of the pharmaceutical sector. This initiative emphasizes the need for innovative regulatory practices to […]
Alpro Group and AGTC Genomics bring precision medicine to Malaysia
Medication errors and adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are major health concerns globally, with ADRs being a leading cause of hospitalisations. In Malaysia, about 1 in 10 hospitalised patients experience an ADR, with over 30% of these incidents being preventable. These […]
Malaysian researchers innovate vaccine and medicine manufacturing
A team of academic researchers in Malaysia has developed a new method for purifying recombinant virus-like particles (VLPs) produced in bacterial cells, potentially simplifying and reducing the cost of producing essential vaccines and medicines. The research team includes Dr. Lee […]
MOH Vows to Crack Down on Anti-Competitive Practices in Medicine Procurement
The Ministry of Health (MOH) of Malaysia has relayed its commitment to addressing issues of exclusivity, price collusion, and anti-competitive practices in the procurement of medicines. This move is a response to concerns about pharmaceutical manufacturers and suppliers charging the […]
Singapore Researchers Develops New Method for Predicting MSCs’ Cartilage Repair Efficacy
Researchers from Critical Analytics for Manufacturing Personalized-medicine (Camp) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (Smart), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, and collaborators from the National University of Singapore Tissue Engineering Programme (Nustep) have discovered a […]
Lifebit opens Singapore R&D center to advance precision med research in APAC and Japan
Lifebit, a global leader in genomics and health data software, has announced the opening of its new regional operation headquartered in Singapore, marking its expansion into the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region. This move aims to foster collaboration with […]
Shanghai Researchers Announce Groundbreaking Treatment for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Brain Metastases
Researchers from Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center have unveiled a new treatment method that significantly improves outcomes for HER2-positive breast cancer patients suffering from brain metastases. The innovative approach involves local radiotherapy combined with Pyrotinib tablets, a small molecule drug […]
TTSH, Thermo Fisher collaboration advances precision medicine, genetic testing
Singapore’s Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) is partnering with Thermo Fisher Scientific to enhance clinical research through advanced multiple-gene testing, a field known as pharmacogenomics (PGx). PGx testing focuses on how genes influence responses to medications, aiding clinicians in making […]
Yale study explains new mode of action of painkillers
Researchers at the Yale School of Medicine have uncovered another unknown effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin and ibuprofen, which are typically used to treat pain and inflammation. The new mechanism of action was exposed through laboratory […]
