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Samsung Medical launches blood-based colorectal cancer screening test in South Korea

Colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in South Korea.

UAE to report CAGR growth of 6.3% over 2022-2027

The market will take a value of AED5.2b (USD1.4b) by 2027.

AI to propel $1.2b growth in medical devices industry by 2027

The sector will see a 29% rate, driven by strong demand for AI-enhanced instruments.

APAC cybersecurity frameworks not fully adapted in remote care monitoring

L.E.K Consulting said there is a lack of harmonisation in developed markets.

Study sees rise in remote care affordability in APAC

L.E.K. Consulting sees that APAC will have 210 million more middle-income families.

Over 6 in 10 patients in China embrace digital health tracking

Both young and old consumers embrace wearable tech.

HMI Group secures major stake in Harley Street Heart Centre

Health Management International (HMI) wants to increase its presence in SEA.

Human autonomy still superior over any new healthtech

While AI is accelerating drug discovery and clinical trials, it cannot replace humans.

Medical costs in APAC to rise over the long term - report

Nearly 60% of the region expects a cost increase.

Hong Kong Health Bureau to begin chronic disease scheme

Residents aged 45 and above can enrol for the screening starting 13 November.

Patient access programme for healthcare professionals expand in Thailand

Specifically, its five patient access programmes were launched in Thailand.

Raffles Medical’s ramp-up in revenue in China slower than expected

The hospital’s gestation losses from China cities will likely persist.

Australia’s MyMedicare allows patients to see the same GP and healthcare team

The new voluntary registration formalises the relationship between doctors and patients.

Genertec Universal Medical’s earnings saved by healthcare business

Its finance business experienced weak growth due to high US dollar interest rate.

DocMed to raise S$30m in upcoming Series B round

The healthtech firm is expecting to expand its footprint in other ASEAN markets.