Analysis of individual placements across 43 companies over the past 18 months paints a vivid picture of Japan’s evolving healthcare industry. This comprehensive snapshot illuminates current market demands, strategic shifts, and the enduring appeal of this pivotal Asian market.Rare Diseases…
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Japan Study Finds No Evidence of Increased Cancer Risk for Sitagliptin
The DPP-4 inhibitor sitagliptin showed no increase in the risk of developing cancers associated with its use as compared to other compounds in the same class, according to the latest epidemiology study conducted in Japan. The study was carried out…
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