In the Age of Globalisation Can Asia Equal Europe and North America in Orthopaedic Research and Education
Journal Title: Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal - Year 2009, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
1. Eradication of poverty and wealth creation result in improved research, education and patient care. 2. As Asian countries develop so will their research and training efforts (eg. Japan). 3. The internet has provided a huge boost to the efforts of developing countries. 4. Certain orthopaedic problems unique to this region are best addressed with local expertise. 5. It is in the area of Innovation that we must excel.
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KS Sivananthan, S Sengupta
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