Several members of the U.S. Congress have inked legislation that provides taxpayer resources to help bring many types of manufacturing, including medical devices and equipment, back to the Western Hemisphere in general and, in some instances, the U.S.
Asia continues its push to be the global leader with precision health and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) models for diagnosing disease. Most health care systems in Asia’s major markets include universal health care coverage and are leaning toward electronic health records, paving the way for seamless use of data. At the same time, AI/ML is making its way across the entire health care spectrum, including applications to diagnose breast cancer, kidney disease, cognitive decline, depression and even retinal imaging to detect cardiac disease.
Burning Rock Biotech Ltd. wants to significantly change the way cancers are detected and the biotech is sailing ahead with the latest breakthrough device designation received from China’s NMPA for its multi-cancer detection blood test (MCDBT), Overc.
India is taking steps to separate how it regulates medical devices and pharmaceuticals, as it works to reduce its dependency on imports of devices and turn itself into a global hub for med-tech innovation and manufacturing.
Researchers from the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology have developed an electrotechnical patch, printed on a wearable substrate, capable of detecting dopamine and glucose levels in real-time. They published their work in Analytica.
Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. received marketing approval from China’s NMPA for enarodustat as a treatment for anemic patients with chronic kidney disease that are not on dialysis.
Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. received marketing approval from China’s NMPA for enarodustat as a treatment for anemic patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) that are not on dialysis.
Itabmed Ltd. received an IND approval to start a phase I trial of its CD3-activating bispecific antibody A-337 for the treatment of patients with advanced solid tumors.
Sino Biopharmaceutical Ltd. formed a partnership with Gmax Biopharm International Ltd. to develop obesity candidate GMA-106. As part of the $57 million deal, Sino Biopharm acquired greater China rights to develop and commercialize the drug, in exchange for up-front and milestone payments to Gmax.
Sino Biopharmaceutical Ltd. formed a partnership with Gmax Biopharm International Ltd. to develop obesity candidate GMA-106. As part of the $57 million deal, Sino Biopharm acquired greater China rights to develop and commercialize the drug, in exchange for up-front and milestone payments to Gmax.