Healthcare
Samitivej International Children's Hospital Srinakarin moves to new location
Samitivej International Children's Hospital Srinakarin moves to new location
The facility relocates starting 8 January.
Amrita Hospitals deploys telemedicine medical unit for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025
It is equipped with diagnostic and treatment facilities.
Alzheimer’s disease cases in 8MM to reach 22.51 million by 2033
China is expected to witness the highest prevalence with an estimated 10.4 million cases.
What factors drive the global cell and gene therapy tools market?
One drive is the rising prevalence of chronic diseases like cancer and diabetes.
Global medical affairs outsourcing market to hit $2.83b by 2028
AI-driven platforms are being adopted for more efficient data management and analysis.
Australia’s RPA Hospital unveils new private maternity wing
It features rooms equipped with amenities such as an ensuite bathroom.
Sunway Medical Centre Ipoh to open in early Q2
The new facility will have a capacity of over 200 beds.
New Communicable Diseases Agency to be set up in first half of 2025
It will lead in the prevention, preparation, detection, and management of infectious diseases.
T1D market in seven major markets to reach $9.9b by 2033
Thanks to the expected introduction of several late-stage pipeline products.
Challenges remain in treating T2-low asthma
Current treatments focus on eosinophilic asthma, neglecting non-eosinophilic types.
Immuno-oncology drugs poised for breakthrough in cancer treatment
Nearly 50% of experts expect this to have the most promising innovation pipeline.
Burjeel acquires 100% stake in Makkah’s specialist physiotherapy centre
The total investment value amounts to approximately $1.73m (SAR 6.5m).
Qatar develops advanced occupational and environmental medicine programme
It is one of the outputs of the occupational health objectives outlined in the ‘Second National Health Strategy’.
Australia invests $1.4m to connect more patients to cancer nurses
The ‘Find My Nurse’ tool will include information on specialist cancer nurses.
AI-driven adaptive cardiac devices to improve heart disease treatment
These solutions highlight the industry’s shift to precision medicine.
NHG names new Chairman, Medical Board of Khoo Tech Puat Hospital
Phoa Lee Lan will succeed Pek Wee Yang, who has held the position since 2016.
Global endoscopic closure devices market to grow by $825.7m by 2029
Its expansion is attributed to the rising prevalence of gastrointestinal conditions.
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