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UAE’s growing cancer burden raises concerns over health system capacity
One key challenge is the workforce shortage.
2 days ago
KFSHRC, NUPCO to strengthen medical supply and procurement chains
KFSHRC, NUPCO to strengthen medical supply and procurement chains
Key areas include enhancing NUPCO’s electronic marketplace platform.
11 minutes ago
Wellell develops air mattress to prevent bedsores
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Wellell develops air mattress to prevent bedsores
The company targets pressure injury prevention and caregiver relief.
15 minutes ago
JSS Hospital unveils minimally invasive surgical system in Mysuru
JSS Hospital unveils minimally invasive surgical system in Mysuru
It supports general surgery, gynaecology, urology and paediatrics.
15 minutes ago
Lautoka Hospital opens new cardiac, imaging and emergency facilities
Lautoka Hospital opens new cardiac, imaging and emergency facilities
This follows an $11m investment.
31 minutes ago
Web-Pro develops breathable, recyclable medical materials
"https://vimeo.com/1098429496"
Web-Pro develops breathable, recyclable medical materials
The company is enhancing PPE and hygiene products with uniform, eco-friendly designs.
36 minutes ago
Australian gov’t unveils five-year FHRI Fund Strategy for WA
Australian gov’t unveils five-year FHRI Fund Strategy for WA
The “Spotlight Program” will be its flagship initiative.
38 minutes ago
Single-use surgical instruments market to reach $7.8b by 2030
Single-use surgical instruments market to reach $7.8b by 2030
Thanks to the rise of minimally invasive, short-stay, and outpatient surgeries.
41 minutes ago
SurgMate develops simulators for minimally invasive training
"https://vimeo.com/1098421361"
SurgMate develops simulators for minimally invasive training
The company aims to meet demand for realistic practice platforms amidst growing adoption of complex medical procedures.
47 minutes ago
Sigma promotes eco-friendly shift in medical packaging
"https://vimeo.com/1098420652"
Sigma promotes eco-friendly shift in medical packaging
The firm uses water-based adhesives on Tyvek and aims to tackle hospital recycling challenges.
56 minutes ago
Burjeel acquires PhysioTrio in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Burjeel acquires PhysioTrio in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The centre will become a part of the group’s PhysioTherabia network.
1 hour ago
New safe assessment unit to open at Shellharbour Hospital
New safe assessment unit to open at Shellharbour Hospital
It offers a low-stimulus environment for patients struggling in a busy ED setting.
1 hour ago
Precisely Printed Medical targets complex bone defects
"https://vimeo.com/1098419478"
Precisely Printed Medical targets complex bone defects
The startup uses bio-ceramics and 3D printing to enhance graft strength for craniofacial and nonunion bone repair.
1 hour ago
Endometriosis market across the 7MM to hit $2.5b by 2034
Endometriosis market across the 7MM to hit $2.5b by 2034
Its expansion is attributed to the introduction of several key therapies.
1 hour ago
OmQi develops home-use oxygen and NO device
"https://vimeo.com/1098417581"
OmQi develops home-use oxygen and NO device
The firm’s non-medical wellness tool uses membrane tech to boost oxygen and nitric oxide delivery.
1 hour ago
NARI develops imaging platform to detect dementia
"https://vimeo.com/1098414378"
NARI develops imaging platform to detect dementia
The institute uses brain perfusion data to identify early-stage abnormalities.
1 hour ago
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Healthcare
Singapore trials therapy that kills cancer using sound and water
The treatment may be submitted for regulatory approval for some liver cancer patients.
Healthcare
SingHealth, Philips to roll out smart ICUs to cut false alarms
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The system uses predictive capabilities for early treatment in general wards.
Healthcare
Aster Sanad Hospital to expand specialised care
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Its CEO plans to boost centers of excellence in cardiology, orthopaedics, and neurology.
Healthcare
KMI Healthcare to open 100-bed specialist hospital in Penang
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Due in 2028, the facility will offer advanced imaging systems and modern surgical tech.
Healthcare
Hospitals need unified strategy vs ransomware
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Healthcare was the second-most attacked sector by ransomware in the first half of 2024.
Healthcare
UTAR Hospital’s Ding Lay Ming pushes specialist rural care
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The not-for-profit hospital's CEO wants to reach the poor whilst also serving those who can pay.
Healthcare
Philippine private hospitals told to avoid reckless spending
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The country’s healthcare claims could increase by 21% this year.
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