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Japan's medical devices exports to get hit by slow global growth
Japan's medical devices exports to get hit by slow global growth
Its exports were valued at JPY1.t (US$8.2b) in 2022.
Japan sleep apnea equipment to grow US$100m in 2030: report
Long working hours, obesity and depression will propel the market's growth.
Diagnostic imaging to boost medical devices market in Japan
This is because of the growing integration of AI and data automation.
Japan's medical devices market to grow by 4.1% from 2022 to 2027
The orthopaedics and prosthetics market will be the fastest-growing.
Juntendo Clinic use robotic therapy for gait disorders
The robotic therapy can treat stroke and spinal cord injury.
Japan's HIV test market to reach US$58m in ten years
High-tech healthcare in Japan poses potential for improvement in HIV treatment and prevention.
Heart failure market to increase 5.2% CAGR by 2032
It is seen to increase to US$53b in 2032.
Ageing population, tech drive Japan’s medical device market
The country is already home to the highest senior population ratio in the world.
Japanese pharma company buys US drugmaker for $5.9b
The US firm is developing a treatment for one the major causes of vision loss in aging adults.
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.
embecta Japan wins award for mobile app that supports diabetes patients between doctor visits
A free educational and lifestyle tool designed to help people with diabetes.
Japan’s over-the-counter drugs sector in the doldrums
An elevated demand for prescription drugs has held back demand for OTC drugs.
How Japan’s pharma companies gain value from real-world evidence
The world's top 20 pharma firms can gain $300m a year using advanced analytics.
Japan tops global survey for most number of hospitals
Thirty-three of the most developed countries were part of the survey.
Asahi Intecc wins at Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards 2022
The company is leading the way in guidewire for minimally invasive treatments.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Japan wins Digital Innovation of the Year
It was awarded for its PSP@SNS Platform at the Healthcare Asia Pharma Awards.
Nipro Corporation wins a Healthcare Asia Medtech Award
The company’s aerosol disinfectant is revolutionising airborne infection control in hospitals and other indoor spaces.