Japan is emerging as a world leader in the development of regenerative medicine, which refers to therapy products that replace or restore cells and tissues lost to disease or aging. A series of reforms have helped sparked a “regen” boom in the... Read More
The rise of more advanced treatments and medical facilities in Asia is driving strong growth in the market for endoscopic devices, according to a report by Transparency Market Research. The use of endoscopic devices in the diagnosis of various diseases and infections... Read More
Last month, a Japanese government panel said the government should increase the amount it pays under the national health insurance program for home-based medical services. These services, such as remote consultations via video and home visits by doctors, are increasingly in demand... Read More
This article was originally published on MedTech Intelligence. From manufacturing medical devices and dental implants to bioprinting organs for transplant, 3-D printing is on the verge of revolutionizing healthcare in the coming years. With the 3-D printing market for medical devices alone expected... Read More
China’s Ministry of Finance announced on December 15, 2017 that it will reduce tariff levels on a number of import and export items starting January 1, 2018. Medical import items affected include advanced equipment, key machine components, and raw materials for advanced... Read More
The Asia-Pacific medical imaging market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of about 10 percent from 2017 to 2021, according to a report by Technavio. The growth is being driven by technological advancements such as 4-D medical imaging,... Read More
According to the New York Times, three drugs created in China are a step away from being approved for use in the United States, a sign of China’s growing role in the global pharmaceutical industry. The Chinese government has made pharmaceutical innovation... Read More
This article was originally published on MedTech Intelligence. Chronic diseases, also known as non-communicable diseases, are responsible for approximately 70% of all deaths globally, according to the World Health Organization. The four main categories of chronic diseases are cardiovascular disease, cancer, respiratory... Read More
Chinese biotech firms are on track to raise about $10 billion in 2017, double the amount they raised in 2016, according to ChinaBio Consulting. The increase comes as China’s government initiated a series of regulatory changes in October 2017 to accelerate and... Read More
This article was originally published on MedTech Intelligence. Asian governments have decided that developing new and more medical device products will bring growth (and profits) to their countries and enhance their domestic healthcare systems. Thus, we now see many new Asian governments... Read More