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Hybrid therapy for atrial fibrillation offered in New South Wales hospital
Hybrid therapy for atrial fibrillation offered in New South Wales hospital
It combines cardiac surgery with catheter-based treatment to restore normal heart rhythm.
Qatar temporarily closes private health centre over staffing shortage
This practice violates the regulations and standards approved in the state.
Compression therapy market to reach $5.9b by 2030
Its growth is attributed to the rising prevalence of venous disorders and lymphedema.
South Korea’s SNUH opens cloud-based centre for disaster recovery
The new facility is built with earthquake-resistant features.
Global echocardiography market to be valued at 3.68b by 2032
By end user, the ‘Hospitals & Ambulatory Surgical Centers’ segment led in 2024.
Medical cannabis market to hit $87.41b by 2030
The global advancement of its legislation is a key growth driver.
Aster Digital Health rolls out Malayalam version of flagship app
The app aims to improve healthcare access by offering services in local languages.
Burjeel Medical City opens osseointegration clinic for amputees
The facility features the Osseointegrated Prosthetic Limb system.
Thomson Medical opens new women’s clinic in Katong
The facility offers support services such as pregnancy and postpartum care.
Development application lodged for Launceston’s Northern Heart Centre
Construction is expected to begin in early 2026.
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.
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