Rare and Orphan Diseases

Craig Martin is a strategic chameleon in health innovation. He is equally at home in boardrooms, nonprofit leadership, consulting and advisory roles, all with...

Treating Rare Diseases: The Challenge of Access

Ravi Santani MD - December 15, 2025

Although rare by definition, the collective impact of rare diseases is anything but insignificant. In the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region – home to over half of...

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Gil Bashe, Medika Life Editor - December 27, 2024

Here are 10 health-sector developments—not ranked—to watch in the coming year, determined by media coverage, reader interest, and personal interest.

Looking for Zebras: Listening to Patients, Healing the Health System

Gil Bashe, Medika Life Editor - November 24, 2024

When the health ecosystem discounts patient experience, it fails individuals and incurs added costs. Delayed diagnoses lead to prolonged suffering, reduced quality of life, and higher medical expenses.

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