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Was wondering out loud whether politicians, at least in the Philippines, have heard of two basic micro-economic concepts 1: substitution effect and 2. utility maximization? (source: wikipedia) “An ordinary good is a microeconomic concept used in consumer theory. It is defined as a good which creates increased demand when the price for the good drops or conversely decreased demand if the price for the good increases.” “The substitution...

Interesting article on surrogacy and forced abortions in China posted in Reuters…which I will use to introduce a very bright woman, Harpreet Bedi, who asiahealthspace is proud to announce will be joining as a periodic contributor with a special interest in medico-legal issues. We persistently endeavor to bring you a variety of opinions about a diversified range of topics within our Asia health care domain and we anticipate that Harpreet will...

Clearstate’s study in India and SEA provides detailed and granular insights on diagnostic imaging device placement, usage and perceptions. Clearstate’s tracking of diagnostic imaging devices markets in India reveals that the market reached an estimated USD380 million in 2008. According to Clearstate’s annual tracking of demand trends in 1,150 healthcare facilities across India, ultrasound was the largest diagnostic imaging segment in the country...

Interesting article describing the “rapidly changing” post-mating habits of our Hindustani friends posted in Boston.com . After the article I provide some select information on morning-after contraception from an article “Emergency contraception: America’s best kept secret” by By Mardia Harris Stone, MD, MPH, Elizabeth Westley, MPH, and Vanessa E. Cullins, MD, MPH. NEW DELHI – A college-age woman, dressed in traditional...