Current status of organ transplants in Asian countries

AbstractIn the past few years, the Philippines has been gradually developing its research and educational capabilities in astronomy and astrophysics. In terms of astronomy development, it is still lagging behind several neighboring Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia, while it is advanced with respect to several others. One of the main issues hampering progress is the scarcity of trained professional Filipino astronomers, as well as long-term visions for astronomy development. Here, we will be presenting an overview of astronomy education and research in the country. We will discuss the history and current status of astronomy in the Philippines, including all levels of education, outreach and awareness activities, as well as potential areas for research and collaborations. We also discuss issues that need to be addressed to ensure sustainable astronomy development in the Philippines. Finally, we discuss several ongoing and future programs aimed at promoting astronomy research and education. In essence, the work is a precursor of a possible white paper which we envision to submit to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the near future, with which we aim to further convince the authorities of the importance of astrophysics. With the support of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), this may eventually lead to the creation of a separate astronomy agency in the Philippines.

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Current Status and Challenges in Asian Countries

10.1159/isbn.978-3-318-06093-5 ◽

2017 ◽

Keyword(s):

Current Status ◽

Asian Countries

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Economic Cooperation between India and Selected Asian Countries: Current Status and Policy Implications

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.2320945 ◽

2013 ◽

Author(s):

Choong Jae Cho ◽

Young Chul Song ◽

Yun-Jeong Choi ◽

Woong Lee ◽

Hye-won Jung

Keyword(s):

Economic Cooperation ◽

Policy Implications ◽

Current Status ◽

Asian Countries

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Current context of transport sector in South Asia

Built Environment Project and Asset Management ◽

10.1108/bepam-10-2016-0051 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (5) ◽

pp. 490-505

Author(s):

Champika Liyanage ◽

Nuwan Dias ◽

Dilanthi Amaratunga ◽

Richard Haigh

Keyword(s):

Focus Groups ◽

South Asia ◽

South Asian ◽

Transportation System ◽

Sustainable Transportation ◽

Current Status ◽

Transport Sector ◽

Sustainable Transport ◽

Asian Countries ◽

Content Type

Purpose Given the current focus on sustainable development, there is a need to identify the current status of the transport sector in developing countries and the obstacles to the development of a sustainable transport system. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to provide a critical review on what needs to be done in such countries towards a sustainable transportation system. The focus of the paper will be on the South Asian context. In order to achieve the aim, the paper examines the current issues, the policy context and the key actions required in the countries selected in South Asia (i.e. Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives and Nepal). Design/methodology/approach The main method used for the project was a combination of semi-structured interviews and focus groups. In addition, a policy analysis was also carried out with a use of secondary data. Altogether, 348 interviews and 16 focus groups (with 157 participants) were carried out in the selected six countries. Although the purpose of the research methods was to carry out a situational analysis of each country mentioned above on seven societal challenges identified under the EU’s Horizon 2020 research programme, this paper only focusses on presenting the findings relating to sustainable transport. Findings Findings reveal that South Asian countries need to improve different aspects of their transportation sector, starting from national-level transportation policies. Sustainable transportation is not merely about mobility but also about creating safer, convenient and environmentally friendly transportation systems. Some key actions needed for these include introducing driver and passenger safety regulations, establishing vehicle emissions test centres to reduce CO2 emissions, and introducing public-private partnerships where useful. Originality/value This study provides a robust policy direction towards the introduction/improvement of a sustainable transportation system in South Asian countries.

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Current Status and Future Projections of Breast Cancer in Asia

Breast Care ◽

10.1159/000441818 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 10 (6) ◽

pp. 372-378 ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

Lei Fan ◽

Paul E. Goss ◽

Kathrin Strasser-Weippl

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Socioeconomic Development ◽

Control Measures ◽

Current Status ◽

Breast Cancers ◽

Asian Countries ◽

Middle Income ◽

Cancer Risk Factors ◽

Western Countries ◽

Breast Cancer Risk Factors

Asia is the world's largest continent comprising about 3/5 of the human population. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in Asia, accounting for 39% of all breast cancers diagnosed worldwide. The incidence of breast cancer in Asia varies widely across the continent and is still lower than in Western countries, but the proportional contribution of Asia to the global breast cancer rates is increasing rapidly in parallel to the socioeconomic development. However, the mortality-to-incidence ratios are much higher for Asia than for Western countries. Most Asian countries are low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where breast cancer presents at a younger age and a later stage, and where patients are more likely to die from the disease than those in Western countries. Moreover, diagnostic workup, treatment and palliative services are inadequate in most Asian LMICs. In this review, we present an overview of the breast cancer risk factors and epidemiology, control measures, and cancer care among Asian countries.

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Current Status of Respiratory Nuclear Medicine in Asian Countries

The Kitakanto Medical Journal ◽

10.2974/kmj.67.229 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 67 (3) ◽

pp. 229-232

Author(s):

Ryan Yudistiro ◽

Shigeru Kosuda ◽

Tetsuya Higuchi ◽

Ayako Taketomi-Takahashi ◽

Yoshito Tsushima

Keyword(s):

Nuclear Medicine ◽

Current Status ◽

Asian Countries

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Historical and current status of vultures in Myanmar

Bird Conservation International ◽

10.1017/s0959270910000560 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 21 (4) ◽

pp. 376-387 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

HTIN HLA ◽

NAY MYO SHWE ◽

THURA WIN HTUN ◽

SAO MYO ZAW ◽

SIMON MAHOOD ◽

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Keyword(s):

Indian Subcontinent ◽

Current Status ◽

Veterinary Drug ◽

Population Estimates ◽

Asian Countries ◽

Term Survival ◽

Relict Populations ◽

Historical Times ◽

Vulture Conservation

SummaryConcerns for the long-term survival of vulture populations on the Indian Subcontinent, owing to widespread poisoning by the veterinary drug diclofenac, have led to increased conservation focus on South-East Asian countries where diclofenac is not used and relict populations of vultures occur. We document here how White-rumped, Slender-billed and Red-headed Vultures have declined substantially in abundance and contracted in range in Myanmar over the last 50 years. Using a vulture restaurant method we determined that the population of vultures in Myanmar is at least 136 individuals, made up of at least: 62 White-rumped Vultures, 21 Slender-billed Vultures, 51 Himalayan Vultures and two Red-headed Vultures. The decline in the resident Gyps species is most likely due to declines in wild ungulate populations. Our population estimates are provisional and the survey covered only a proportion of the possible vulture range within Myanmar. Himalayan Vultures were not recorded in Myanmar in historical times, and possible reasons for the recent upsurge in records are discussed. Myanmar presents an opportunity of global significance for vulture conservation, due to the persistence of three Critically Endangered vulture species in a country where diclofenac is not used.

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Impact of Alzheimer's Disease in Nine Asian Countries

Gerontology ◽

10.1159/000443525 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 62 (4) ◽

pp. 425-433 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Yuan-Han Yang ◽

Kenichi Meguro ◽

Sang-Yun Kim ◽

Yong-Soo Shim ◽

Xin Yu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Alzheimer’S Disease ◽

Alzheimer's Disease ◽

Developing Countries ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

Current Status ◽

Asian Countries ◽

Data Set ◽

The Family ◽

The World

Background: Asia will soon have the majority of demented patients in the world. Objective: To assess dementia using a uniform data system to update the current status of dementia in Asia. Methods: A uniformed data set was administered in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia to gather data with regard to Alzheimer's disease (AD) and its related issues for these countries. Results: In total, 2,370 AD patients and their caregivers were recruited from 2011 to 2014. The demographic characteristics of these patients and the relationships between patients and caregivers were different among individuals in these countries (p < 0.001). Of note, the family history for having dementia was 8.2% for females in contrast to 3.2% for males. Conclusion: Our study highlighted the differences in dementia assessment and care in developing versus developed countries. Greater effort with regard to studying dementia, especially in developing countries, is necessary.

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