Healthcare
Cancer infusion service expands in West Auckland amidst national rollout
Cancer infusion service expands in West Auckland amidst national rollout
This is the first community-based cancer infusion centre in West Auckland.
Wairarapa hospital opens endoscopy suite to boost local care
It forms part of a $34.2m investment.
Qatar Ministry opens healthcare rules to private providers
This gives private providers a voice to shape Qatar’s healthcare.
NUH redesigns workflows to reduce hospital bottlenecks
It has expanded nurse-led care and frontline decision-making.
CKD blood pressure therapy cuts cardiovascular risk across all stages, study finds
The analysis spans 46 trials, covering 285,124 patients.
Hospitals redesign care as patients turn to health apps
Seven in eight adults look up health information before seeing a doctor.
AI-powered model sets new standard for paediatric emergency prediction in Korea
System trained on 87,759 patient records exceeds established triage tool in accuracy tests.
Seoul St. Mary's Hospital caters to high-risk mothers, newborns in new centre
High-risk cases account for over 60% of hospitalised mothers.
UltraGreen.ai gains Singapore approval for Verdye in regional push
The regulatory clearance anchors UltraGreen.ai's Southeast Asia expansion.
Sparse clinical evidence hinders male infertility therapy development, report says
Male infertility can be caused by a poor lifestyle, amongst others.
Asia-Pacific ventricular assist device market surges on rising disease burden
The market is projected to reach $2.81b by 2031, growing annually at 8.44%.
Amrita Hospital introduces low-radiation SPECT/CT imaging technology
The technology supports clinical applications, including oncology, amongst others.
Australia to boost cancer research with $1.9m centre
It will use advanced imaging and cellular‑level immunology tools.
Technology’s role in making Indian healthcare truly patient-centric
By utilising digital tools, providers can strengthen the relationship between patients and doctors.
Asia now accounts for 49% of all global cancer cases
In Singapore, cancer accounts for 26.2% of all fatalities.
New specialised hearing and balance hub opens at Seoul St. Mary’s
The centre offers non-surgical drug therapies, amongst others.
Regional hospitals lose out as Seoul claims 87.2% of SK medical tourists
Taiwan emerged as a breakout market with a staggering 122.5% growth rate.
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Technology’s role in making Indian healthcare truly patient-centric