Category: Technology & Devices
AI, robotics, MedTech innovation and connected care show new possibilities for patient care
AI for pre-surgery assessment, wearable rehabilitation technologies and live robotic gait demonstrations put the practical application of healthcare innovation at the centre of Medical Fair Asia, Medical Manufacturing Asia and the inaugural RehaCare Asia, held at Marina Bay Sands from […]
BiDaKidney targets affordable automated peritoneal dialysis
As healthcare costs rise and chronic diseases become more widespread, frugal technology is gaining importance as a way to make essential medical care more accessible. One example is BiDaKidney, developed by University of the Philippines Diliman engineering graduates Andrew Jacob […]
KAIST develops chip to predict brain tumor treatment response
A Korean research team has developed a patient-specific chip that recreates glioblastoma tumor cells and their surrounding blood vessel environment, potentially allowing treatment responses to be predicted more accurately for individual patients. South Korea’s national research university, KAIST, announced on […]
Asia’s medical device manufacturing strained amid Strait of Hormuz crisis
The disruption in naphtha supplies due to the ongoing Iran conflict, leading to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is significantly impacting medical device manufacturing in Asia by increasing raw material costs, forcing production cuts, and complicating logistics for […]
Singapore-MIT initiative develops wearable ultrasound for chronic disease monitoring
Patients with chronic conditions such as hypertension and heart failure could soon be monitored continuously outside hospital settings, as a new Singapore-led research initiative works toward wearable ultrasound imaging for home and community care. The effort aims to move healthcare […]
New app offers menopause support for Asian women
A new health platform aims to change how menopause is understood and managed across Asia. Sol (Spring of Life) Menopause, now available on iOS, provides evidence-based and culturally relevant guidance for women navigating this stage of life while helping companies […]
Philippine healthcare sees rise of AI tools
The Philippines is expanding its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to advance key sectors, with healthcare emerging as one of the most active areas of integration. In the medical field, AI is being used to improve disease detection, speed up […]
Enhancing well-being with Kraiburg TPE’s sustainable material solutions for medical devices
Kraiburg TPE, a global manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds for various industries, offers material solutions that meet advanced medical technology standards for devices used in ostomy care, skin health, personal hygiene, and anti-snore applications for quality sleep. Comfort and […]
Robotic-assisted surgeries in endometriosis treatment advances women’s health
Spokesperson: Dr Thow Sun Ta, Obstetrician, Gynecologist, & Fertility Specialist, Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City. According to World Health Organization (WHO), one in ten women in the world is diagnosed with endometriosis, a chronic disease associated with severe, life-impacting pain […]
Robot-assisted neck incision technique “least-invasive” aortic valve surgery
Four patients who underwent robot-assisted aortic valve replacement (AVR) through a small incision in the neck were able to resume unrestricted activity within a week, reporting minimal pain during recovery. Cleveland Clinic cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Marijan Koprivanac, who performed the […]
