Low-cost laparoscope brings minimally invasive surgery to developing nations

Scientists have developed an innovative low-cost laparoscope that could dramatically increase access to minimally invasive surgery in developing nations. The device, called KeyScope, delivers comparable imaging performance to standard hospital systems but costs just $1,000 compared to over $130,000 for conventional equipment.  

IV iron in early pregnancy proves safe and effective for anaemia treatment

A landmark clinical trial conducted across multiple sites in India has demonstrated that administering intravenous iron during early second trimester pregnancy is both safe and effective for treating iron deficiency anaemia, potentially changing current treatment protocols globally.  

Early-onset type 2 diabetes surges among Chinese youth

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.  

Analysis from Siemens Financial Services reveals unprecedented healthcare cost surge

Analysis from Siemens Financial Services reveals unprecedented healthcare cost surge

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.  

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Breath diagnostics firm Owlstone secures £22m funding boost

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.  

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Intuitive Surgical, maker of Da Vinci surgical robots, expands European footprint with strategic distributor acquisition

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.  

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Fujifilm Irvine Scientific divests medical media unit to focus on life sciences growth

Private equity firm Astorg acquires FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific’s Medical Media Business Unit in a strategic move that reshapes the assisted reproductive technology sector.  

48th World Hospital Congress call for Abstract submissions

48th World Hospital Congress opens abstract submissions for 2025

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.  

Navigating the increasing complexity of pancreatic disease: insights from a PENTAX Medical expert

Pancreatic cancer poses a growing challenge in healthcare, defying the trend of declining cancer mortality rates. As the only cancer with increasing incidence rates across both genders, pancreatic cancer has risen to become the third leading cause of cancer-related death in Europe .

Siemens Healthineers unveils dual-function fluoroscopy-radiography platform

Siemens Healthineers has introduced a next-generation imaging platform that integrates fluoroscopy and radiography functionalities into a single system. The Luminos Q.namix, developed in collaboration with over 130 fluoroscopy specialists, aims to optimise workflow efficiency and radiation dose management whilst maintaining consistent image quality.