Olympus expands iTind device availability across major APAC markets

Olympus expands iTind device availability across major APAC markets

Olympus Corporation of Asia Pacific Limited has announced expanded availability of its iTind™ device across major Asia-Pacific markets. This minimally invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) will soon launch in Korea, making it available in six APAC markets, supporting Olympus’s commitment to improving urological health outcomes.

LivsMed introduces ArtiSeal

LivsMed introduces novel 90° articulating vessel sealer

LivsMed has developed the world’s first 90° double-jointed articulating vessel sealer, set to transform minimally invasive surgical procedures. The ArtiSeal™ Vessel Sealing System enables perpendicular tissue sealing with potential benefits for seal integrity and surgical precision in challenging anatomical locations.

pink ribbon for breast cancer

Breast cancer deaths set to rise in elderly EU women despite overall decline

New research shows cancer mortality rates across Europe will fall in 2025, with breast cancer deaths decreasing significantly in all age groups except women aged 80+ in the EU, where rates will rise by nearly 10%. Experts link this concerning trend to limited screening and less access to modern treatments for older women, while obesity […]

JUNE Medical’s innovative HandMe Galaxy II Retractor

JUNE Medical launches innovative hand surgery retractor device

JUNE Medical is introducing a novel 3-in-1 hand surgery solution that eliminates the need for surgical assistants while enhancing surgical access and visibility. The HandMe Galaxy II Retractor, designed for complex procedures including Dupuytren’s contracture, features unique finger securing mechanisms and precision retraction hooks that simplify hand surgery workflow.

BIOHIT FAEX Sample System serves as both a standard stool test tube and convenient dropper.

BIOHIT introduces innovative stool sample collection system for clinical diagnostics

BIOHIT OYJ has launched the FAEX™ Sample System, a CE-marked stool collection and handling solution designed for seamless integration into diagnostic workflows. This multi-functional system combines standardised collection with precision dispensing capabilities to address laboratory efficiency needs while improving patient compliance in gastroenterological specimen collection.

Nature therapy shown to reduce pain signals in the brain

Nature therapy shown to reduce pain signals in the brain

New research demonstrates that exposure to nature scenes significantly reduces both pain perception and associated brain activity. This groundbreaking study provides neurological evidence for nature’s analgesic effects, suggesting that even virtual nature experiences may serve as an effective complementary approach to traditional pain management strategies.

BMI misclassifies two-thirds of children as overweight when compared to waist-to-height ratio

BMI misclassifies two-thirds of children as overweight when compared to waist-to-height ratio

New research reveals that BMI significantly overestimates childhood overweight prevalence compared to waist-to-height ratio measurements. The study of 7,600 children found that 64% of children classified as overweight by BMI standards actually had normal fat levels when measured using waist-to-height ratio, highlighting potential issues with BMI-based obesity diagnosis in paediatric populations.

Frank Winkler

2025 Brain Prize awarded for uncovering how tumours hijack neural activity

Two neuroscientists have been awarded the prestigious Brain Prize 2025 for their groundbreaking discoveries showing how neural activity in the brain can promote cancer development, opening new avenues for glioma treatment.

tired nurse with sleep debt

Sleep debt doubles infection risk in healthcare workers

A significant association between sleep debt and heightened infection risk has been identified in nurses working irregular shifts, according to research published 10 March 2025 in Chronobiology International, which reveals that healthcare professionals with severe sleep debt face more than double the risk of developing common infections compared to their well-rested counterparts.

Climate Change and Health

Climate Change and Health: The need for evidence-based approaches

Climate change is rapidly altering health outcomes worldwide, yet medical and public health responses remain insufficiently evidence-based, according to researchers from the University of Washington. Their analysis, published March 10 in JAMA, highlights critical gaps in understanding and addressing climate-related health effects and calls for a more systematic approach to building resilience in healthcare systems. […]