In this era of chronic diseases, large studies are essential in investigating genes, environment, and gene-environment interactions as disease causes, particularly when associations are important but not strong. Moreover, to allow expansion and generalization of the results, studies should be conducted in populations outside Western countries. Here, we briefly describe the Asia Cohort Consortiu...

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of gender differences in economic support and well-being in eight countries in Southern and Eastern Asia (Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, and Taiwan). We examine multiple economic indicators, including sources of income, receipt of financial and material support, income levels, ownership of assets, and sub...

The paper presents ongoing research into offshore software development and preliminary analysis of the process of knowledge transfer in distributed settings. The aim of the study is to enhance our understanding of managing knowledge transfer in virtual teams within the context of offshore software development. Virtual teams means individuals with different competencies who are located across ti...

The hands are commonly involved in RA Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, auto-immune disorder characterised by inflammation primarily in the joints. The small joints in the hands are typically involved in RA, with both the 1987 American Rheumatism Association revised criteria for RA classification including “arthritis of hand joints” as one of the criterion [1] and the 2010 RA classificati...

Background: Snakebite is the most important cause of envenomation in South Asia particularly in Bangladesh, though there is lack of data from the rural part of the country. About 82 species of snakes (28 venomous) exist in Bangladesh. In this study, demographic characteristics of the victim, circumstances behind the bite along with pre-hospital and hospital managements and outcomes were evaluat...

We follow 3,512 (of 1.4 million) applicants to a government lottery that randomly allocated visas Bangladeshis for low-skilled, temporary labor contracts in Malaysia. Most winners migrate, and their remittance substantially raises family's standard of living Bangladesh. The migrant's absence pauses demographic changes (marriage, childbirth, household formation), shifts decision-making power tow...

Background: Green pit viper bite is an important cause of morbidity in Bangladesh. The objective of this study was to investigate the characteristics and clinical presentations of green pit viper bite in Bangladesh. Methods: This prospective observational study was done in the department of Medicine in Chittagong Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh. A total of 40 patients with history of green...

Nipah virus infection is an emerging disease endemic in Southeast Asia. This virus is carried subclinically in fruit bats of the genus Pteropus, a host to which it seems well adapted. Illnesses caused by Nipah virus were first described in 19981999, during widespread outbreaks among pigs and people in Malaysia. The virus had apparently been transmitted from bats to pigs around 1996, and was the...

Nipah virus infection is an emerging disease endemic in Southeast Asia. This virus is carried subclinically in fruit bats of the genus Pteropus, a host to which it seems well adapted. Illnesses caused by Nipah virus were first described in 19981999, during widespread outbreaks among pigs and people in Malaysia. The virus had apparently been transmitted from bats to pigs around 1996, and was the...