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NTU Singapore and NHG launch centre to advance AI in healthcare
NTU Singapore and NHG launch centre to advance AI in healthcare
It will focus on elderly frailty, medical imaging, cancer screening, and mental health.
Aster DM Healthcare names Aster Hospitals and Clinics CEO in Saudi Arabia
Mohamed Alshamari will oversee planning, strategy, development, and growth expansion.
Construction begins on Australia’s Shellharbour Hospital
The facility will feature an expanded emergency department and increased surgical capacity.
Healthcare ransomware attacks surge to a four-year high
Recover costs have increased to $2.57m in the current year.
Hypofractionation could expand radiotherapy access for 2.2 million patients
Between 2015 and 2035, the economic benefits of radiotherapy investments range from $278.1b to $365.4b.
IHH Healthcare joins int’l alliance to explore upright photon treatment
Other members include the Mayo Clinic, Cone Health, OncoRay, and Centre Léon Bérard
ACL graft market projected to grow at 7.2% CAGR through 2029
By end users, the hospitals and ambulatory surgery centres segment accounted for the largest market share in 2023.
Health intelligent virtual assistant market to surge by $10.68b through 2028
Thanks to an increased focus on healthcare digitisation.
Australia’s $303m Shoalhaven Hospital redevelopment progress on track
A seven-storey acute clinical services building is expected to be completed in 2026.
Australia to open $692m public hospital for maternal and paediatric care
The facility will integrate with the existing Mater Private Hospital Springfield.
South Korea and Sweden discuss health and welfare cooperation
Both recognised the need to address the rapidly ageing population.
Qatar unveils certification programme in obesity mgmt and bariatric care
It covers areas such as behavioural interventions and nutritional counselling.
Malaysia’s UM Specialist Centre upgrades to 109 beds
The hospital has also unveiled a centre for specialised dental care.
India-based drugmakers urged to improve standards amidst quality scrutiny
This follows cases of drug toxicity, resulting in fatalities in Central Asia, North America, and Africa.
Smart rings to emerge as key health monitoring devices
However, its adoption poses concerns about cybersecurity risks.
Burjeel Holdings and Axiom Space ink MoU for space-based medical research
The partnership will study human body reactions in microgravity.
What factors drive the hormone replacement therapy market?
One key factor is the growing ageing population, particularly in developed countries.
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Healthcare Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Lee Ligang Zhang of iKang Healthcare Group
Lee Ligang Zhang of iKang Healthcare Group highlights how AI and precision diagnosis are transforming healthcare delivery today.
