Siemens Healthineers and GE Healthcare introduced their recent technological advancements at the Korea Congress of Radiology (KCR) 2023, where Attendees had the opportunity to see firsthand the latest offerings from both companies in the realm of medical technology.The convention is open from Wednes
As Korea and Finland celebrated 50 years of diplomatic relations on Thursday, healthcare representatives from both countries highlighted the need to establish stronger ties in the areas of health tech and innovation.Helsinki Partners hosted a Healthtech Seminar in Insadong, Seoul on Thursday where H
Lotte Biologics said Thursday that CEO Lee Won-jik visited Lithuania on the northeastern Baltic Sea coast to seek cooperation in the bio industry.According to Lotte Biologics, Lee attended and delivered a keynote speech at the “Life Science Baltics” event in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, on Wed
Breast cancer patients are demanding insurance coverage for Novartis' Piqray (alpelisib) after it failed to meet the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) Cancer Disease Review Committee's criteria.Piqray is a "PIK3CAα inhibitor" that blocks the excessive activity of the PI3K pathway
EuBiologics said on Friday that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with South African vaccine manufacturer, Biovac, to supply its meningococcal pentavalent vaccine to the local market and transfer technology to produce finished doses. EuBiologics' meningococcal pentavalent conjugate vacci
Although adults experience attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) much like children, there are certain challenges associated with diagnosing and initiating early treatment for adult ADHD patients compared to children."ADHD in adults differs somewhat from ADHD in children due to its involve
Viatris Korea announced results from a survey involving 963 diabetic patients with neuropathic pain (NeP) from Korea, Italy, Spain, Malaysia and Mexico, during a press conference on Thursday.The survey was designed to learn more about the impact of NeP and the unmet needs of people living with diabe
EuBiologics said on Thursday that it received an award letter from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for the delivery of 49.3 million doses of its oral cholera vaccine in 2024, valued at approximately $99 million. This order surpasses the company's 51.2 billion won in cholera vaccine sales
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) has unveiled an online consultation system, which facilitates virtual interactions between doctors, inpatients, and their guardians.The hospital expects that this new platform will significantly enhance the convenience for patients and reduce waitin
Referencing a recent paper “E-Cigarettes and Smoking: Correlation, Causation, and Selection Bias," Professor Anna Choi of Public Administration at Sejong University shared that the government's discouragement of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) use, could have been a missed opportunity.Ba
A measure is being promoted to allow sperm donors for fertility treatment to receive the same protection as egg donors.Rep. Shin Hyun-young of the opposition Democratic Party of Korea proposed the “Bioethics Act Amendment Bill” to that effect on behalf of other lawmakers on Thursday.According to Shi
Organon Korea, a spin-off from MSD Korea entering its third year, takes the lead in raising awareness and improving the environment for women's health issues, including contraception and infertility, establishing itself as a company specializing in women's health.On Wednesday, Organon Korea held the
There was a consensus that healthcare data should be used more actively. However, differences remained over the process and methods. Experts who called for easing regulations clashed with those who advocated strengthening safety to prevent the leak of personal information. To build high-quality medi
Amidst growing concerns and debates over the healthcare insurance system, European pharmaceutical companies have weighed in, highlighting the need to improve access to treatment for patients in Korea.The 2023 EU Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) White Paper, detailing proposals concerning the regu
Daewoong Pharmaceutical said on Thursday that it signed a four-way agreement with the Korea Medical Institute (KMI), Seers, and Medical AI to supply artificial intelligence (AI)-based electrocardiography (ECG) solutions for public health screening programs. The four companies signed the contract for
Recent advancements in digital health technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) are pushing boundaries in the medical field, but not without concerns.The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) reported a plan to temporarily apply health insurance benefits to medical AI and digital treatment devic
The overall dwindling of Covid-19 cases has caused countries globally to lower their emergency responses to the virus. Korea, although much later than other countries, is no exception, lowering the infectious disease grade of Covid-19 to level 2, the same as the flu in August. However, a resurgence
Prominent Korean AI medical imaging firms, including Lunit, VUNO, Medical IP, and Coreline Soft, unveiled their key products at the 2023 Korea Clinical Radiology (KCR) conference.The conference is held at COEX, Seoul, from Wednesday to Friday.Lunit showcased all of its Ministry of Food and Drug Safe
HLB has formalized its decision to move from the tech-heavy Kosdaq market to the main exchange of the Kospi market, entering into the shifting process.Industry watchers pay attention to see if HLB, known as the "Kosdaq bellwether," can complete its listing on the Kospi market.HLB said in a public fi
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a part of our daily lives, from smartphones to self-driving cars. Recently, the "ChatGPT" generative AI model has taken it to the next level, creating a new buzzword, "generative AI." The world's big tech companies are already pouring out generative AI models.