A comprehensive analysis of early-onset type 2 diabetes (T2D) in China reveals the age-standardised incidence rate has more than doubled between 1990 and 2021, highlighting an urgent public health challenge. The study, published in Health Data Science in December 2024, found particularly concerning trends among adolescents and young males.
Healthcare delivery costs are rising at an unprecedented rate across major economies, significantly outpacing both GDP growth and inflation, according to comprehensive new research from Siemens Financial Services (SFS). The analysis reveals a widening sustainability gap that threatens the fundamental viability of healthcare systems worldwide.
Diagnostic technology company Owlstone Medical has raised $27 million (£22m) in Series E financing to advance its breath-based testing platform for early disease detection, with particular focus on lung cancer, liver disease, and digestive disorders.
Robotic surgery pioneer Intuitive Surgical is set to strengthen its European presence through the acquisition of key distribution businesses across Southern Europe, marking a significant development in the medical technology sector’s regional consolidation.
Private equity firm Astorg acquires FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific’s Medical Media Business Unit in a strategic move that reshapes the assisted reproductive technology sector.
The International Hospital Federation has launched its call for abstracts for the 48th World Hospital Congress, scheduled for November 2025 in Geneva. The scientific programme will address critical challenges in healthcare delivery across five thematic tracks, from leadership imperatives to artificial intelligence implementation.
New research from the Medical University of Vienna has identified a mechanism explaining why people with haemophilia A rarely experience oral bleeding, despite their blood clotting deficiency. The finding could have implications for understanding bleeding patterns in different coagulation disorders.
Advanced brain-computer interface technology has enabled individuals with spinal cord injuries to experience complex touch sensations whilst controlling an external bionic hand, marking a significant development in neural prosthetics research.
Phase II trial demonstrates superior outcomes compared to synthetic grafts in both civilian and military settings, with significantly lower amputation rates and infection risks.
Scientists have created the first comprehensive map showing how human DNA is mixed and passed down through generations, offering new understanding of genetic diversity and its relationship to fertility and evolution.
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