• Regulatory, Ethics, MTA Submission

    By: INA-RESPOND CRSS Introduction In Indonesia, the conduct of clinical trials in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is regulated and overseen by several authorities. These include the Institutional Review Board (IRB)/Independent Ethics Committee (IEC), which safeguards the rights and well-being of trial participants; the National Agency of Drug and Food Control/ Badan Pengawas ObatRead more
  • The Best Exercise for Hypertension: Why Isometric Training Stands Out

    By: Caleb Leonardo Halim Hypertension, often dubbed the “silent killer,” is a global health threat that affects over one billion people worldwide. It quietly damages arteries and vital organs, significantly increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and even cognitive decline. While medications play a crucial role in managing high blood pressure, non-pharmacological

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  • How Can We Make Blood Donation Safer? The Nucleic Acid Test May Hold The Key

    By: Putri Permata Sari, Muhammad Ryznar Faisal Nur Luqmani, Zelfia Riyelly What’s this about? Every year, on June 14, countries worldwide commemorate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD), which was initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2004. This event aims to express gratitude to the millions of voluntary blood donors and to raise awareness

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  • COULD A TAILOR-MADE HIV VACCINE BE INDONESIA’S BREAKTHROUGH?

    By: Amalia Rani Setyawati, Cintya Naya Danastri, Ivana Yulian What’s this about? HIV/AIDS continues to affect millions of people worldwide, and although antiretroviral therapy (ART) has transformed the disease into a manageable chronic condition, access to treatment remains uneven, especially in low- and middle-income countries like Indonesia. CRF01_AE is a frequent HIV subtype in Indonesia.Read more