Of the world's 371 million people diagnosed with diabetes, nearly 200 million live in Asia. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF; Brussels, Belgium), those numbers are set to climb dramatically. By 2030, it is estimated that 522 million people worldwide will have diabetes, with 300 million of them living in Asia. Already, China, India, Indonesia and Japan rank among the top ten countries with the greatest numbers of diabetics. Read More
A med-tech start-up is marketing what it calls a novel attempt at treating soft tissue during dental procedures. Photonics (Boston) has a device in its portfolio called the stLase, which is a laser used in soft tissue surgeries. Read More
