Spotting disease and other health conditions, then treating them cheaply and quickly, characterized many of the finalists in The Wall Street Journal's Asian Innovation Awards this year.
Entrepreneurs, companies and research organizations are participating in the effort, and many have increased their investment in health-care research and development. Many of this year's nominations could prove instrumental in responding to a string of natural disasters, including recent earthquakes and their aftermath. Nominees also provide new options for some of the world's most vulnerable populations.
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Author:EMILY VEACH
