China announced detailed plans for the development of its Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) information system, which will work in tandem with China's medical and healthcare mechanisms.

HKUST-led study combines AI, genetic info to predict Alzheimer's risk

A research team led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has made an AI model that uses genetic information to predict the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease before the onset of symptoms.

Just like eating and drinking, sleeping is necessary for the body to function. For years, scientists have studied the impact of sleep on overall health. One major area receiving a lot of attention over this past year is the effect of sleep on both dementia in general and Alzheimer’s disease. Although research is still ongoing and answers are still needed, medical professionals agree sleep plays an important role in keeping the brain healthy.

A $6 million cash injection into Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI) spin-off Kitea is a significant step toward scaling clinical studies and launching the world's first implantable long-term brain pressure sensor into global markets. It is developed to be implanted into the brains of patients with hydrocephalus and based on research by the Implantable Devices Group led by Professor Simon Malpas.

Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Maui - Hawke’s Bay has replaced pagers with a co-designed emergency call solution.

A $6 million cash injection into Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI) spin-off Kitea is a significant step toward scaling clinical studies and launching the world's first implantable long-term brain pressure sensor into global markets.

The COVID-19 pandemic is a great example of the importance of access to the Internet and to digital health information. Unfortunately, historical disparities in health care appear to be reflected in computer ownership, access to the Internet and use of digital health information.

Loans from the government encourage hospitals to upgrade their medical equipment.

As part of its economic stimulus package, the State Council (China's highest state authority) announced a loan incentive policy of CNY1.70 trillion (US$246.40 billion) in September 2022.

HONG KONG, Nov 11, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - New research and developments from Hong Kong and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) are giving the local and international healthcare and medical sectors a boost and opening new prospects, according to the two-day Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH).

The World Health Organization, with support from the Qatar Ministry of Health, today launched the AI-powered WHO Digital Health Worker, Florence version 2.0, at the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) in Qatar, offering an innovative and interactive platform to share a wide range of health topics in seven languages.

The 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) featured game-changing hardware and software for home fitness enthusiasts and medical professionals, including those practicing traditional Chinese medicine.

The introduction of virtual wards, which is already accelerating across the country, requires the involvement of enthusiastic and engaged leaders for success, speakers told attendees at a recent Digital Health Networks Exchange event.