This article was originally published on MedTech Intelligence. Introduction According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are around 430 million diabetics worldwide, a number that will grow to 650 million by 2040. 60% of diabetics are Asian, and diabetes is currently... Read More
This article was originally published on MedTech Intelligence. Introduction Sports medicine is the treatment of injuries or health problems related to exercise, sports, or any other health activity. Asia accounts for approximately 15 percent of the global sports medicine market, which was... Read More
This article was originally published on MedTech Intelligence. In recent decades, Asia’s aesthetics medicine market has grown very quickly. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, global cosmetic procedures have increased by nearly 40% over the past five years, with... Read More
Following the example of the U.S. FDA's Orphan Drug Act established in 1983, some Asian countries have developed orphan drug legislation, such as Singapore's Orphan Drug Exemption to the Medicines Act and Japan's Orphan Drug Amendment to the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law. While... Read More
This year, doctors in Thailand have successfully conducted Asia’s first robotically assisted brain surgery. The robotic technology was used to enhance the safety of the procedure and reduce the risk of postoperative complications. By using a robot during surgery, doctors were able... Read More
Thailand, with a population of 68 million, is Southeast Asia’s third most populous country after Indonesia (256 million) and the Philippines (104 million). As the country continues to undergo economic growth and demographic changes, Thailand’s pharmaceutical market presents numerous opportunities for foreign... Read More
There are several steps to consider when entering the Asian medical device market. This presentation covers 10 essential steps to help grow your business in Asia. Case studies will be used to demonstrate key points. To view these presentation slides, please click... Read More
Thailand is a leader in healthcare among ASEAN countries and the health sector is expected to grow by about 8% per year over the next five years. Universal Healthcare, known as Universal Coverage (UC) was introduced in 2003 and now, over 99%... Read More
Thailand is leading clinical trial research in Southeast Asia, with potential for continued growth in coming years. An increasing number of overseas pharmaceutical companies are finding Thailand to be a prime destination to conduct drug clinical trials. Researchers are able to host... Read More
Multiple countries in the APAC region have been experiencing outbreaks of preventable diseases in 2016. The number of Singapore’s measles cases doubled in the first half of 2016 compared to the same time period in 2015, while Malaysia’s tripled from 2015 to... Read More