Paolo Alfar
Generative AI, healthcare IT and GLP-1s to define 2024 in healthcare
Generative AI, healthcare IT and GLP-1s to define 2024 in healthcare
Investors cite improved patient and provider experience as a priority for new gains this year.
India leads healthcare private equity deals in APAC
India accounted for $4.6b of the total $14b healthcare deals in APAC.
Australian government unveils Digital Health Blueprint
The blueprint outlines the investment on Australia’s digital capabilities.
Leaders from hospitals and leading health institutions launch research alliance vs viruses
The research brings scientists from four countries to conduct rapid responses against viruses.
Global medical costs hit historic high of 10.7% in 2023
Around 58% of global insurers expect for the trend to rise for the next three years.
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.
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.
KFSH&RC achieves world's first robotic liver transplant from living donor
The Organ Transplant Centre of Excellence has a record of 91 successful transplants last 2022.
HSA removes over 60,000 items, 4,600 online listings of illegal health products
The seizing of products is in cooperation with INTERPOL’s Operation Pangea.
Australia to invest US$93.75m for research into primary care
Funds will go into the study of rare illnesses, primary care, vascular diseases, and diabetes.
Hospital Authority appoints new chief executive of HK hospitals
Dr. Flora Tsang Hau-fang has vast experience under HK’s hospital authority.
Five community care services sign deal for preventive care services in Bukit Panjang
The partnership will improve care services for the elderly.
Gleneagles Hospital Johor launches Nuclear Medicine Unit
It will address to the local community’s needs for accessible nuclear medicine services.
How healthcare providers can protect patient data
Losses per ransomware incident in healthcare were as high as US$2.25m.
Australian AI healthcare startup amasses $6.3m raise for GP support
The capital will be used to enhance Heidi’s AI service for increased GP capacity.
Changi General Hospital taps advanced spectrometry, AI for hypertension treatment
It has started clinical tests to diagnose patients with primary aldosteronism hypertension.
South Korea opens first theranostics center
Asan Medical Center leads the expansion and research of cancer-treating radiopharmaceuticals.
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