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Parkway MediCentre taps AeviceMD for home asthma monitoring
Parkway MediCentre taps AeviceMD for home asthma monitoring
The bottle cap-sized device tracks a child’s lung sounds continuously at night.
Asan Medical Centre deploys private AI for data protection
Asan Medical Centre deploys private AI for data protection
Private AI models are operated exclusively on an organisation’s internal servers.
Hong Kong patients delay care over unclear costs
 "https://vimeo.com/1198671934"
Hong Kong patients delay care over unclear costs
Prudential says 6 in 10 patients in Hong Kong delay treatment as out-of-pocket payments remain uncertain.
Myopia care gaps persist despite stronger Asian risk data
 "https://vimeo.com/1198634330"
Myopia care gaps persist despite stronger Asian risk data
Each dioptre of myopia carries greater vision loss risk in Asia than in Western populations, study finds.
Coopervision pushes myopia control as standard care in Asia-Pacific
 "https://vimeo.com/1198634329"
Coopervision pushes myopia control as standard care in Asia-Pacific
MyDay MiSight toric lenses launching in APAC first will reach 40% more children than current options.
Japan myopia rates rise as regulatory delays hold back treatment
 "https://vimeo.com/1198662383"
Japan myopia rates rise as regulatory delays hold back treatment
Axial length devices designed for children are reducing the need for cycloplegic drops in Japanese clinics
Lifestyle timing and parent education drive myopia control
 "https://vimeo.com/1198634332"
Lifestyle timing and parent education drive myopia control
A 3 to 5 minute outdoor break after near work may do more for myopia control than two hours in the morning

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Southeast Asia faces uneven urology access as demand outpaces specialists
Some hospitals lack maintenance and consumables for advanced procedures.
Healthcare Hong Kong healthcare pushes pricing clarity, trials, and biotech capacity
Six in 10 patients delay treatment due to cost anxiety.
Healthcare Asian Hospital opens dedicated hernia clinic
It targets a treatment gap in Metro Manila where cases far exceed surgical capacity.
Healthcare NUH redesigns workflows to reduce hospital bottlenecks
It has expanded nurse-led care and frontline decision-making.
Healthcare Hospitals redesign care as patients turn to health apps
Seven in eight adults look up health information before seeing a doctor.
Healthcare Alexandra Hospital leans on automation for expansion
Technology could support nonclinical tasks such as logistics and documentation.
Healthcare OUE Healthcare opens Singapore’s first private sleep lab
About 30% of adults suffer from obstructive sleep apnea.

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