The pet treatment sector, a promising blue ocean market, has lured major Korean pharmaceutical companies since 2021.However, despite optimistic projections and significant investments, as late entrants, Korean pharmaceutical companies are battling to secure a footing amidst established competitors.T
Microneedle patch technology is being hailed as the solution to conquer the current limitations of vaccines by offering less invasiveness, painlessness, easier administration, and the potential to address cold chain issues.However, it still faces limitations hindering its widespread commercializatio
Korea Biomedical Review is publishing a series of articles to analyze the top 10 Korean pharmaceutical and biopharma companies with the largest market capitalizations listed on the main bourse, Kospi, and the tech-heavy Kosdaq. The series aims to reflect key industrial issues and the flow of the cap
After the devastating impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, many countries are striving to achieve vaccine sovereignty and Korea is one of them. However, the WHO Pandemic Treaty which is carded to be further discussed next week in a UN High Level Meeting, has drawn the attention of Korean vaccine manufa
After two days of active discussions on the up-to-date knowledge of cancer research and patient care, the 5th Korean Society of Medical Oncology’s International Conference (KSMO 2023) closed its doors on Friday. It was KSMO’s first return to full strength in four years since the Covid-19 pandemic wi
The 16th Annual Meeting of the Korean Society of Medical Oncology (KSMO) and the 5th International Conference (KSMO 2023), kicked off at the Grand Walkerhill Seoul on Thursday to break down barriers to improve cancer treatment, discuss the future of medical oncology, and exchange new and diverse ide
For 39 years, the International Society for Quality in Healthcare (ISQua) has been a central meeting point for world leaders in hospitals including healthcare professionals to inspire and drive improvements in patient safety and health.Despite these efforts, Eyal Zimlichman, Chief Transformation Off
Korea gained fame during the Covid-19 pandemic for its proactive response in producing Covid-19 diagnostic kits which greatly helped curb the spread of the virus within the country. Now, AItheNutrigene is trying to revolutionize the diagnostics field with its novel lab-on-paper (LOP) diagnostic kit.
The bustling city of Seoul is all set to host the 16th annual meeting of the Korean Society of Medical Oncology (KSMO) International Conference from Sept. 7-8 at Grand Walkerhill Seoul.With the conference becoming an international event in 2019, this significant gathering has become a hallmark globa
Lee Wang-jun, chairman of Myongji Hospital and president of the Korean Society for Quality in Health Care (KoSQua), has been widely recognized for his leadership in infectious disease responses during the Covid-19 pandemic in Korea.However, his contributions to medical care span far beyond recent ev
Frequently, there's a pressing need for blood donations when relatives face critical conditions. Often, families come together to secure blood donations for friends or loved ones, but sometimes this effort proves too late, resulting in missed opportunities to save their dear ones.The World Health Or
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is no longer a death sentence to patients as anti-retroviral therapy (ART), the treatment used to suppress the virus in people living with HIV, has improved dramatically over the past 40 years, making HIV a manageable chronic disease.Reflecting this, a study found
SINGAPORE -- The medical device industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation. As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, it's not just the medical devices that are getting smarter but also how they are conceptualized, designed, and brought to market.One such transformative app
The International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua), a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting improvement in healthcare, will bring its 39th annual conference to COEX, southern Seoul, this year. All eyes will be on Korea from Aug. 27-30 as speakers from international organizations, i
SINGAPORE -- As the global health landscape undergoes a seismic shift, one condition is quietly, yet relentlessly, asserting itself as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region—cardiovascular disease (CVD).The silent epidemic of CVD in Asia is not just a matter o
SINGAPORE -- AbbVie Asia Pacific is making a strategic presence in Asia with its robust portfolio and a clear mission to make a remarkable impact on patients' lives.Operating out of Singapore, the company's regional office navigates complex healthcare landscapes across different Asian markets, aimin
This article was written based on our staff reporter’s firsthand experience. – Ed.Some early birds in the healthcare industry might have heard of “23andMe.”However, this type of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing has yet to be widely used in Korea due to a strictly regulated environment for su
Novo Nordisk, the global healthcare company focusing on diabetes care, has been a significant part of Korea's healthcare landscape for several years.The company has established a robust presence in Korea, contributing to its healthcare advancements, particularly in diabetes and obesity. It has also
