While the US and EU have been using health economics outcomes for drugs and devices for a number of years, Asia is behind in this area. Much of this is caused by the lack of standardized systems, regulations, and resources needed to... Read More
This article was also published on MedTech Intelligence. Recent medtech growth trends emerging from the Asian countries are providing opportunities for Western medical device companies to expand their businesses. While North America provides the largest market for global ophthalmic devices, studies indicate that... Read More
This article was also published on MedTech Intelligence. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an international organization made up of 10 countries in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Brunei, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. ASEAN has a... Read More
As part of an effort to simplify its requirements for clinical trials, Singapore is streamlining its regulations for imported medical device products used in clinical trials. These new regulations were announced in July 2016 and will go into force November 1, 2016.... Read More
Singapore has emerged as a leader in the Asian medical market and is greatly invested in the medtech sector and research and development (R&D). In Singapore, global companies look to access both medical industry talent and manufacturing and transportation capacities. Biomedical research... Read More
This article was also published on MedTech Intelligence. With the global rise of technological advances, robots have transformed from an idea of the future to a present reality. They are entering every industry, from military and agriculture to consumer products. More recently, medtech... Read More
Several months ago, Singapore’s Heath Science Authority (HSA) approved a revised edition of its corrective action policies for medical devices. It stated that a product may need to undergo field safety corrective action (FSCA) if product complaints and adverse incidents indicate that... Read More
This article was also published on MedTech Intelligence. According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the number one cause of death globally. While CVDs are the primary cause of death in developed countries such as the United States, more than... Read More
This article was also published on MedTech Intelligence. The development of low-cost, high-quality smartphones is changing the way that patients and doctors communicate with one another. This new trend is the result of medical device companies teaming up with software developers to harness... Read More
This article was also published on MedTech Intelligence. Telemedicine connects doctors with patients who are unable to travel or live in rural areas. While it was once considered expensive and unconventional, the rapid spread of affordable technology has made telemedicine an increasingly attractive... Read More