Healthcare

Japan’s Shin Nippon Biomedical Labs to buy US-based Satsuma for nasal powder migraine drug

Developed by Satsuma, STS101 is a nasal powder formulation of the anti-migraine drug, dihydroergotamine mesylate.

HealthierSG lightens overwhelmed hospitals’ load and reduces healthcare spending

Healthcare reform in Singapore fields general practitioners (GPs) and family doctors to implement preventive care in communities.

South Manila's apex hospital puts up dedicated facility for cancer treatment

Asian Hospital and Medical Center invests P300m (US$5.5m) in high-tech but affordable services for more cancer patients.

Services from healthcare providers in Singapore slightly grew in Q1 23

The study showed that the healthcare provider segment went up to 51.3.

GlobalData sees AI driving Australia’s ultrasound systems market

AI-powered softwares can fast-track turnaround time and help produce consistent results.

OUE Lippo Healthcare, CUHK to operate the international medical centre

Prince Bay Hospital is seen to be commissioned in 2024 with over 200 beds. 

Thailand hospitals step up IVF treatments to draw more Chinese tourists

Hiring more doctors, offering hotel stays, and wellness packages help boost medical tourism.

GlobalData sees new biopsy device boosting India’s bone cancer treatment market

The newly patented device simplifies tissue extraction in a bone marrow biopsy.

Tan Tock Seng Hospital's 'smart ward' improves staff well-being

TTSH employs innovation, robots, and automation for service efficiency and unburdening a leaner workforce.

Healthway Cancer Care Hospital is now 75% complete

Dedicated cancer care centre targets Q3 launching.

3 ways AI will stand out in healthcare delivery in 2023

Generative AI will help find suitable diagnoses, analyse large medical data, and provide seamless patient communication.

Indonesia’s Airlangga University Hospital inks cooperation agreement with Singapore's Icon Cancer Center

Icon Cancer Center Singapore is part of Icon Group, the largest dedicated cancer care provider in Australia. 

South Korea seeks to be a global medical devices export powerhouse

The Ministry of Health and Welfare declared its plan to develop the segment.

Isn’t location everything? Nuffield Dental ‘implants’ flagship Jewel clinic on Orchard Road

The clinic features recovery rooms, a lab, an expert team, and, soon, an academy.

The majority says cost-of-living crisis is biggest barrier to staying healthy

Nearly half are expecting a healthcare cost increase in the next three months.

This new app simplifies subsidised vaccinations for seniors

Singapore’s health appointment system enables the elderly to book appointments using a QR code scan. In July 2022, Singapore faced a grim reminder of...