March 29, 2017
Omega markets malaria tests
A medical diagnostics company focused on allergy, food intolerance and infectious disease, Omega, has CE-Marked its Visitect range of Malaria tests.
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology and Life Sciences
Category: Asia
March 29, 2017
Plasticell makes deal with two Singapore research centers
Plasticell, a developer of stem cell technologies and cell-based therapies, has signed agreements with the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) to progress its therapeutic stem cell pipeline.
March 16, 2017
CPhI Japan 2017 PIC/S membership accelerating international interest with market forecast to reach US$115bn by 2024
An ageing population, a growing generics market and liberalization of Over-The-Counter medicines make Japan an attractive destination for investments, particularly as the pharma industry undergoes legislative change, with the Government’s bid to cut healthcare expenditure.
March 13, 2017
Adding blueberries to the diet may be an overall positive diet
New research published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that daily consumption of the equivalent of one cup of fresh blueberries, given as 24 g of freeze-dried powder, showed …
March 2, 2017
Arix Bioscience, Takeda developing group business
Arix Bioscience and Takeda will work together to combine complementary skills and experience across important therapeutic areas in a strategic deal.
March 2, 2017
90% of the cases analysed are carriers of at least one genetic mutation
Conceiving and bearing a child is a blessing in a couple’s life. While they are lost in rejoicing the good news, they often ignore the fact that they can be passing some serious genetic disorders to their child. Along with the features and traits, a child also inherits genetic disorders which their parents are the carrier.
February 28, 2017
Novo Nordisk submits NDA for its diabetes drug in Japan
Novo Nordisk has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for semaglutide, a new glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogue administrated once-weekly, for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes.
February 27, 2017
Premaitha Health buys Taiwanese Yourgene Bioscience
Premaitha Health, an international molecular diagnostics group focused on prenatal testing, has acquired Taiwanese Yourgene Bioscience.
February 27, 2017
Global Market Insights says clinical trial management system market worth $2 billion by 2024
Growing prevalence of chronic diseases, surge in clinical trials outsourcing, rising R&D cost and favorable government initiatives will drive global clinical trial management system market size, according to a report by Global Market Insights.
February 24, 2017
What belongs in medical kits for climbers and hikers?
For mountain climbers and hikers, injuries often include broken bones, sprains and skin wounds, but many don’t carry the right supplies for the injuries and illnesses they are most likely to face, a recent study found.