Healthcare
CGH introduces integrated, multi-disciplinary service for lymphoedema
CGH introduces integrated, multi-disciplinary service for lymphoedema
It focuses on early diagnosis, continual monitoring, and personalised care.
Qatar launches e-learning platform for healthcare practitioners
It offers 17 evidence-based educational modules with additional content planned.
Global arteriotomy closure devices market sales to hit $873m by 2033
Its expansion is attributed to a rise in cardiovascular diseases.
Home-based care gains momentum with connective technologies
Wearable devices, sleep trackers, and stress monitors offer continuous health insights.
AI to accelerate drug discovery and development timelines
Over 3,000 drugs have been developed or repurposed using AI.
Nearly half of APAC healthcare firms adopt carbon-neutral strategies
Majority prioritise reducing the environmental impact and CO2 emissions.
Thomson Medical partners with Adyen for integrated payments
The healthcare group’s patients can pay using their preferred modes and currencies.
Global digital X-ray systems market to be valued at $15.4b by 2032
By end user, the hospital segment dominated the market in 2023.
Medical equipment maintenance market to grow by $51.2b through 2028
One driver is the increasing adoption of advanced medical technologies in emerging countries.
Australian gov’t funds $324k grant for Legionnaires’ Disease research
The grant will support the development of a genomic surveillance system.
KPJ Health Central Hospital and AirDoc sign MoU for AI-driven healthcare
Key areas include diagnostics and patient care.
Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara unveils 3T MRI machine for diagnostic imaging
It is expected to enhance diagnostic precision and expedite imaging processes.
NSC, Sanofi, and A*STAR partner to advance acne treatment research
The collaboration includes a phase 1 clinical study to start in the second quarter of 2025.
India’s Union Health Ministry inks MoU for enhanced healthcare at IMS, BHU
Funding and technical support will be provided to the Institute.
Australian gov’t unveils designs for $587m Melton Hospital
The project is slated for completion in 2029.
Malaysian pharmaceutical market to project modest growth amidst new reform
A new procurement system aims to address medicine shortages and supply chain disruptions.
Davao Doctors Hospital and SHARE partner to address organ donation demand
A collaborative meeting involved talks on a dedicated organ donor unit.
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