Healthcare
PCR test to spot monkeypox in SEA launched at iGene Laboratory
PCR test to spot monkeypox in SEA launched at iGene Laboratory
Results can be out within four hours of sample processing.
South Korea eyes ramping up COVID-19 treatment centers to 10,000
The “one-stop” centre provides testing and medical care services.
New Zealand’s medicines budget to boost R&D-based drugmakers
But Fitch Solutions’ report noted that allocation for medicine investment remains low.
Aster DM, Intel and CARPL launch health data security platform
Aster DM Healthcare, Intel Corporation, and CARPL worked on the platform.
AI to early detect breast cancer installed in Bumrungrad hospital
The AI will make use of cloud-based platform Microsoft Azure.
Chinese health firms to see ‘limited impact’ from possible online drug sales rules
These firms have licences and are involved with self-operated pharmacies.
SG's National Neuroscience Institute taps VR tech to train neurosurgeons
It aims to create over 100 virtual neurosurgeon training modules.
HKSTP, global pharmaceutical firm launch programme to speed up R&D in immunology
Qualified startups can apply to access extensive biotech funding.
India’s medical devices get boost from domestic manufacturing push
The country’s new national medical devices policy is expected to reduce import reliance.
The doctor is logged-in! Yashoda Hospitals gets on the metaverse
It seeks to offer health treatment on metaverse and hire metaversians.
HK Anti-narcotics committee seeks to weed out ‘wide availability’ of CBD
It backs the proposal to control cannabidiol under the anti-drug ordinance.
Cordlife, AMILI launch first gut microbiome banking service in SEA
The microbiome has important roles in metabolism and brain health
Harnessing magnetron tech can turn India into medtech manufacturing hub
India currently imports 80% of its medical devices.
Clarification on Singapore’s policy vs healthcare malpractices needed: study
It is unclear who bears legal accountability for negligence in virtual health.
Rise in Indian medicine exports may cause patent woes in Australia: Fitch
India's weak IP laws could be an issue for drug manufacturers in Australia.
Hong Kong gov’t gears up for possible monkeypox outbreak
So far, the market has zero monkeypox cases.
IHH Healthcare divests medical education arm for US$306m
The International Medical University will be divested to a consortium.