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Volume 23, Issue 12 (December 2019)

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Precision Medicine for Brain Tumours (Vol. 23, No. 12, Full Issue)

    https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219030319001113

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    Editor’s Letter
    • Page:1

    https://doi.org/10.1142/S021903031900082X

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    Eye on China
    • Pages:6–11

    https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219030319000831

    Latest news on biotechnology and research from China

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    The following topics are under this section:

    • Tencent makes medical information readily available to the public
    • United States FDA approves first China-made cancer drug
    • Chinese conglomerate breaks ground to create network of international hospitals in China in strategic cooperation agreement
    • China launches project on lung cancer gene atlas
    • Dermatology centre in Shanghai to pursue research in biologicals
    • Inner Mongolia ends medical observation in pneumonic plague case
    • China looks to expand malaria aid in Africa

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    Columns
    • Pages:12–22

    https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219030319000843

    This month we will hear inspiring stories from doctors and scientists striving for better care and treatment for patients, and explore China’s new drug administration law.

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    The following topics are under this section:

    • Single cell multi-omics and AI are powering the next generation of precision medicine
    • Supporting Children with Low Vision
    • China’s New Drug Administration Law Frames a Promising Regulatory Landscape

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    Features
    • Pages:24–35

    https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219030319000855

    Dive into the work of various scientists in their research to provide innovative ways for solve on healthcare challenges.

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    The following topics are under this section:

    • Repurposing of Waste
    • Brain Tumours: Identifying Patients for Targeted Therapy
    • Metabolic Imaging

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    Spotlights
    • Pages:36–42

    https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219030319000867

    Interview coverage from scientists and thought leaders.

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    The following topics are under this section:

    • Value-Based Healthcare: A paradigm shift for better patient outcomes
    • Precision agriculture for future nutritional needs

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    Life of a Scientist
    • Pages:44–47

    https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219030319000879

    Dive into the life and work of A/Prof Ang Beng Ti as a Clinician, Scientist and Philanthropist.

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    The following topics are under this section:

    • Life of a Clinician-Scientist at the National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore

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    Inside Industry
    • Pages:48–56

    https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219030319000880

    Recent industrial advancements and launches from Asia Pacific.

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    The following topics are under this section:

    • Australian cancer care provider expands to Asia Pacific as part of its mission to reduce global cancer burden
    • Strategic partnership to aid Real World Evidence (RWE) studies in ASEAN
    • BC Platforms establishes new entity in Singapore to spearhead activities in Asia Pacific region.
    • Digital therapeutics reaching new heights, efforts put forward by Biofourmis
    • Nine winners honoured for their contributions to the Singapore research Community
    • Launch of Digital Ecosystem of Model Factories Initiative
    • Inaugural ELDEX Asia medical conference showcases international suppliers of the silver economy
    • SFF x SWITCH closes successfully with more than 60,000 participants after a week-long event
    • Ground-breaking technologies and opportunities for businesses for exponential growth
    • Spotlight on advancements in cancer preventions, treatment and care at the ESMO Asia Congress 2019
    • Ageing and Health Conference for Policymakers and Researchers in Asia
    • Using deep technology to change the way healthcare is delivered

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    Bioboard
    • Pages:57–67

    https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219030319000892

    Global updates on latest breakthroughs in research.

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    The following topics are under this section:

    • ASIA-PACIFIC — Research Institute in Singapore to help empower oral health research and innovation in Asia
    • ASIA-PACIFIC — Lien Centre for Palliative Care celebrates tenth year of providing quality palliative care services for citizens
    • ASIA-PACIFIC — Smartphone device for monitoring water quality provide fish farmers with high-tech and low-cost solution
    • ASIA-PACIFIC — Discovering possible treatments for liver cancer
    • ASIA-PACIFIC — Existing treatments and vaccines no longer effective against dengue virus
    • ASIA-PACIFIC — Singapore-led global diabetes study relevant on an international stage
    • ASIA-PACIFIC — Genetic analyses reveals new species of seaweed
    • ASIA-PACIFIC — Preliminary results draw attention to the need to understand risk factors of influenza
    • ASIA-PACIFIC — New strategy for rice plant resilience to change in climate conditions
    • REST OF THE WORLD — Study finds that cancer patients have higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease
    • REST OF THE WORLD — Researchers discover signs of damage due to brain inflammation in obese adolescents
    • REST OF THE WORLD — Shedding light on healthcare-associated infection pathogens
    • REST OF THE WORLD — Nutrient-producing silk coats can help seeds germinate in unfavourable conditions

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