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ADVERSE EFFECTS FROM POLYTHERAPY IS MOST SERIOUS IN ELDERS, and people with chronic serious diseases; it is clear that without consolidated medical records in the US, this is an inevitable problem. Monitoring drug interactions in a patient is not a single physician's responsibility. Sometimes good pharmacists may alert the patient or caregiver, but this is hit-and-miss. If you or somebody in your family takes numerous meds, be sure to get medical advice. http://lnkd.in/N_Mw7M View in LinkedIn

TAIWAN IS A GREAT PLACE TO SET UP A COMPANY. With a large percent of GDP devoted to education, a smart and hard-working labor force, and pro-business government, it has a lot to offer. I have been back and forth a dozen times, and Impax Labs (whose board I serve on) has built a huge manufacturing plant in Taiwan. Early in the company's life they raised large amounts of capital from local VCs, and have enjoyed tax incentives for the factory. Only a generation ago, Taiwan was poor, but has been an Asian Tiger, and a model of the economically possible for China. View in LinkedIn

TAIWAN HAS LONG BEEN ATTRACTING BIOPHARMA COMPANIES, in an effort to be part of the leadership ranks of biological medicines. In addition to tax incentives, it recently unveiled a 1.9 Bn USD venture fund. The country realized a long time ago that computer chip manufacturing was likely to move to lower cost countries, and initiated bold efforts to attract Bio pharma companies. With a transparent IP culture, a new corporate leadership that has been largely US educated, and a westward looking attitude, this can-do culture has built attractive Bioclusters. View in LinkedIn

THE LONDON AIM MARKET was started in 1995, and since then Tokyo, Madrid and a number of other countries (including Ghana) have started similar initiatives. The less demanding stock registration criteria and reporting requirements make these alternative sources (of often thinly traded stocks) an alternative venue for some companies to raise capital. Worldwide, there are a number of small stock market venues with differing rules. While not for everybody, these options are worthy of consideration. View in LinkedIn

CATALUNYA IS THE CALIFORNIA OF EUROPE. In both places we see remarkable parallels: The innovative entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well; young people are full of energy and optimism about changing the world by entrepreneuring; the weather is spectacular; the terrain is extraordinary with dramatic mountains and idyllic coastal locations; the foodie culture is big; local wines are splendid; they are big "must-see" regions on all Bucket Lists. Truly, both locations are very special places to live and work, rich in culture and beauty. View in LinkedIn

THE INTERFACE OF DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES is where we can expect the most surprising innovations. Here, an implantable sensor detects early chemical signals of a heart attack, and radio-transmits the data to a device. The more that disciplines mix it up, the better. Should Universities abandon Departments and have one sandbox? Perhaps tech companies should deliberately mix researchers with different backgrounds? http://lnkd.in/2SMwdp View in LinkedIn

BRITAIN'S UKTI IS DOING A PHENOMENAL JOB OF PROMOTING UK PARTNERSHIPS with well-organized initiatives and old-fashioned hard work. This is across sectors, and appears to be doing everything right to encourage partnering. http://lnkd.in/qKea-c View in LinkedIn

BY THE NUMBERS: 20,000 INDIAN PHARMA COMPANIES; EMPLOYING 300,000 PEOPLE; GENERATING APPROACHING 55 BN USD. " "All in a quarter of a century. " "" "Phenomenal record! http://social.eyeforpharma.com/forecasting/india%E2%80%99s-pharma-industry-expected-reach-us55-billion-2020 View in LinkedIn

PROMPTED IN 1960 BY THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, THE INDIAN PHARMA INDUSTRY TOOK OFF IN THE 1990s, and today, only 25 years later is heading to 55 Bn USD. A vast number of small companies employ thousands of smart people. One thing is certain: Indian Pharma entrepreneurs are razor sharp, write VERY creative IP, and will continue to take global market share. Look at this remarkable example of pure wealth creation in just a quarter of a century. http://social.eyeforpharma.com/forecasting/india%E2%80%99s-pharma-industry-expected-reach-us55-billion-2020 View in LinkedIn

THE UK STARTUP VISA PROGRAM to attract entrepreneurs to the UK is appealing, and can give foreign-born talent that early leg up. By attracting the best talent worldwide, the assumption is that it will create jobs and wealth. When countries compete for talent, the prizes get more attractive. This would be worth replicating in other countries. http://brendangill.tumblr.com/post/45752718669/international-entrepreneurs-techstars-london-comes View in LinkedIn