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Challenges remain in treating T2-low asthma

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.

Point-of-care diagnostics market to reach $65.9b by 2029

It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.2% during the forecast period.

Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment progresses with structural works

The campus will feature a new intensive care unit and a high-dependency unit.

Australian gov’t appoints contractor for Hedland MRI suite

The suite will include rooms for scanning, control, and anaesthetic preparation.

Global senior living market to grow by $127.4b by 2028

Mobile apps, trackers, and smart alarms are witnessing high demand.

OUE Healthcare subsidiary secures majority stake in Rehab Matters

This enables O2 Healthcare to integrate physiotherapy care into its lung health services.

Saudi Arabia hospital beds market to reach $97.9m by 2029

Thanks to the country’s medical tourism efforts.

Sunway Medical Centre Ipoh to open in Q2 2025

The hospital will feature a dedicated Cancer Centre and Nuclear Medicine Centre.

Vietnam’s Tam Anh General Hospital Group unveils new facility in District 8

The facility offers obstetrics-gynaecology and reproductive services.

HK Hospital Authority appoints Governance and Structure Reform Committee

The committee will provide regular progress reports to the Health Bureau and the HA Board.