Healthcare

Thomson Medical opens new women’s clinic in Katong

The facility offers support services such as pregnancy and postpartum care.

SG's heart centre launches new programme for cardiovascular ageing and longevity

CRANE aims to develop targeted interventions for older adults in real-world settings.

Continuing medical education market to be valued at $14.6b by 2030

Virtual simulations and interactive webinars now rival in-person symposia.

New Zealand’s Nelson Hospital to undergo major redevelopment

The project includes a new 128-bed inpatient building.

The Medical City, NMI to advance tech-enabled healthcare

Digital tools will be used to support early detection and continuous monitoring.

IHH Healthcare to fast-track shift to value-based care

The group monitors over 360 quality indicators across eight high-volume procedures.

China’s biopharma sector strikes $30b in oncology licensing deals

Antibody-drug conjugates dominated licensing activity in 2024.

SG hospital secures $4.5m grant to combat deadly autoimmune disease

Systemic sclerosis results in the death of one in two patients within four years of diagnosis.

Australia’s Healthscope parent entities fall into receivership

The group’s 37 hospitals continue to operate as normal.

Australian gov’t launches $15.4m GP trainee incentive in Queensland

Eligible doctors will receive a one-off payment of $25,726 (A$40,000).

SMART and KKH develop portable device to assess newborn immune function

The device enables real-time analysis using a single drop of blood.

Oncology information systems market to hit $4.69b by 2030

The surgical oncology segment is expected to witness notable growth.

SingHealth, Philips to roll out smart ICUs to cut false alarms

The system uses predictive capabilities for early treatment in general wards.

SGH offers new imaging technique for atypical femoral fractures

The method uses low-dose radiation to capture detailed images of the entire femur.