Medtech innovation

Simple Urine Test Could Transform Early Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease, Lancet Series Finds

The disease is projected to become the fifth leading cause of death by 2040 if diagnosis and treatment rates do not improve...

ElectroWire Medical gains FDA clearance for transseptal puncture system

The LightningWire system is designed to support transseptal access in procedures such as atrial fibrillation ablation, left atrial appendage closure and transcatheter mitral interventions....

Hong Kong Strengthens Position as Asia’s MedTech Hub Ahead of MedTech World Asia 2026

The city is also home to over 1,500 venture capital funds managing more than $200 billion in assets...

Movmedix enters US market with FDA-cleared synthetic ligament system

The LARS ACJ clearance gives the French orthopaedic company a first US regulatory milestone for its synthetic ligament platform....

Johnson & Johnson gains FDA approval for dual-energy cardiac ablation platform

The integrated catheter platform allows electrophysiologists to deliver radiofrequency and pulsed field energy through a single device....

NTU Study Finds Medical AI Developers Lack Regulatory Awareness

The study, one of the first multi-regional surveys of medical AI developers, focused specifically on regulatory awareness...

Why Early Diagnosis Matters in Androgenetic Alopecia

At the same time, advances in dermatology, including AI-assisted scalp imaging, digital diagnostics, regenerative medicine, and precision therapies, are transforming the way clinicians diagnose...

SGH Performs Over 200 Awake Spine Surgeries for Safer Recovery

The approach uses local or spinal anaesthesia instead of general anaesthesia for eligible patients, reducing anaesthetic stress and supporting faster recovery....

IHH FutureHealth.Now 2026 Explores Affordability, AI and Precision Medicine

Regional leaders convened in Singapore to explore how innovation, partnerships and new care models can make healthcare more affordable, accessible and personalised....

TibaRay Begins Manufacturing of First Galactica Cancer Radiotherapy Systems

TibaRay's Galactica system has been designed for integration into the leading upright radiotherapy platform...