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Volume 23, Issue 11 (November 2019)

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Evaluating cost effectiveness of genomic profiling (Vol. 23, No. 11, Full Issue)

    https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219030319001101

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    Editor’s Letter
    • Page:1

    https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219030319000740

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    Eye on China
    • Pages:6–10

    https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219030319000752

    Latest news on biotechnology and research from China

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    The following topics are under this section:

    • Transferrable drug design for hepatitis A virus inhibition
    • New research shows abdominal obesity on the rise
    • Ion treatment offers new hope for cancer patients
    • Researchers Try “One-Two Punch” Method to Treat Liver Cancer
    • UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in Life Sciences Unveiled
    • Chinese study unlocks clues to fight African swine fever
    • Discovery of cancer-causing gene reveals new anti-cancer therapy potential
    • Quantifying environmental impact of drought

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    Columns
    • Pages:12–23

    https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219030319000764

    A range of articles covering various aspects of healthcare.

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    The following topics are under this section:

    • Preterm Births? Diet not the only answer
    • The key in diagnosis and treatment
    • Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance
    • Clinical research studies pave the way for better healthcare
    • Up in the Clouds with Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare

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    Features
    • Pages:24–34

    https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219030319000776

    Our cover story of the month elucidates on insights and critique on the deployment of genomic profiling technology in cancer management.

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    The following topics are under this section:

    • Soaring MedTech Industry Faces Skills Shortage
    • The Future of Food is Meat-Free
    • Spend Less to Combat Cancer Better?

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    Spotlights
    • Pages:36–43

    https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219030319000788

    Interviews and highlights from events covered by Asia-Pacific Biotech News

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    The following topics are under this section:

    • Lower your risk of chronic diseases with good nutrition
    • Empowering sustainability through innovation
    • Meeting clinical needs in Asia with HealthTech
    • Showcasing Innovations and Technologies in the Food Industry

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    Inside Industry
    • Pages:44–49

    https://doi.org/10.1142/S021903031900079X

    Recent industrial advancements and launches from Asia Pacific

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    The following topics are under this section:

    • Boston-based Singapore start-up gains FDA approval for AI-powered analytics engine for physiological monitoring
    • Singapore’s first private co-working laboratory and office space
    • Research partnership between Bayer and RIKEN innovation to boost drug discovery opportunities
    • Digital healthcare company concludes initial round of training for licensed doctors to practice telemedicine in Southeast Asia.
    • Australia’s largest start-up accelerator becomes Singapore’s first HealthTech accelerator
    • Gilead Sciences, Inc. announces Biktarvy® is now available via the National Health Insurance scheme in Taiwan
    • Actinogen Medical demonstrates novel approach to treating cognitive impairment
    • Singapore-based MedTech company announced as winner of 2019 Asia Pacific Showcase Competition at The MedTech Forum
    • Three-dimensional model of blood vessel “on-a-chip”

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    Life of a Scientist
    • Pages:50–52

    https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219030319000806

    An exclusive peek into what it’s like working in pharmaceutical manufacturing as a scientist.

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    The following topics are under this section:

    • Life of a Scientist at Novartis (Singapore)

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    Bioboard
    • Pages:54–60

    https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219030319000818

    Global updates on latest breakthroughs in research

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    The following topics are under this section:

    • Asia-Pacific — Research team discovers new mechanism of light-regulated gene expression in plants
    • Asia-Pacific — Improving radiotherapy treatment for nose cancer with artificial intelligence
    • Asia-Pacific — Fifth anniversary celebration of Duke-NUS’ Centre for Regulatory excellence (CoRE)
    • Asia-Pacific — Novel AI chip design platform to boost semiconductor industry
    • Asia-Pacific — Blocking production of a protein to reduce weight
    • Asia-Pacific — Simplification of Lithium-Sulfur battery production for future energy storage needs
    • Rest of the World — PTSD amongst young adults linked to higher risk of stroke later in life
    • Rest of the World — Exposure to blue light may cause accelerated ageing
    • Rest of the World — Explore the fundamental insight on how memory evolves with age
    • Rest of the World — Brain mapping made clearer with technology

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