17-May-17 As Asia develops, many countries are gaining the skills, capital and desire to be part of an unfolding genomics revolution. Recent advances are allowing us to screen for previously hidden disease risks and develop personalized treatments. [image: Wikimedia Commons / Scotted 400]

19-May-17 The Ministry of Food & Drug Safety of Korea has announced medical device output reached USD5 bn in 2016 with annual growth of 12 percent, lead by dental implants, ultrasonic imaging and tissue repair filler. [image: Business Korea]

19-May-17 There are about 550 mn people in India who have uncorrected refractive error. The economic impact translates to about INR2 tn (USD31 bn) loss of productivity, according to Saugata Banerjee, Vice President 2.5 NVG. [image: ET Healthworld]

19-May-17 Aetna International has announced the launch of 'vHealth by Aetna' in India, a service that is designed so that doctors have extended time with patients, and treat them with courtesy and professionalism. [image: ET Healthworld]

17-May-17 Alibaba Health Information Technology reported a massive 739% year-on-year revenue increase on the back of its pharmaceutical e-commerce business. Revenue in Ali Health’s financial year to March rose to RMB475 mn (USD69 mn) from RMB57 mn (USD8.3 mn). [image: South China Morning Post]