22-Aug-17 A group of Japanese universities, in partnership with the government, plans to establish an information bank to share medical data among hospitals with patient permission, a system seen saving costs and time by eliminating redundant tests and simplifying communication. [image: Nikkei Asian Review]

28-Aug-17 Close to 900 investors sealed health-tech deals in 2015 in Asia, up 25% from 2014. The National University of Singapore Business School forecasts tech-based healthcare start-ups that reduce costs for patients will continue to do well. [image: ST / Lau Fook Kong]

21-Aug-17 Scientists in Japan have developed a super thin electronic sensor that can attach directly to skin, with uses in medicine, nursing and sports science. The technology is stretchable and light, and has a wide range of heath-tech applications. [image: Takao Someya Group / University of Tokyo]

21-Aug-17  iSQUARE Mobility has developed a tactile breast imaging device that will generate and transmit real-time information to health workers, remotely. The new technology could potentially serve the over 500 mn women in India who require proactive screening. [image: Your Story]

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19-Aug-17 Singapore's Fullerton Health acquired 43 medical centres and five specialist clinics from Australia's second-largest private hospital operator, Healthscope, for AUD55 mn (USD44 mn). Healthscope decided to sell its medical centres to focus on its hospitals and international pathology operations. [image: Bloomberg]