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UAE determined to lead in medical tourism

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13-Aug-18 In recent years, the UAE has witnessed an increase in international patients arriving for medical treatment. Medical tourism generated more than USD381 mn for the emirate in 2016, with popular treatment areas including orthopaedics, dermatology and ophthalmology. [image: Forbes]

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Startups look to mainstream medical tourism

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12-Jul-18 Startups from Bangkok to Singapore are developing online marketplaces for health, where users type in a medical procedure and get a list of clinics or doctors that offer the surgery then, click on a link to make an appointment. [image: Andrea Chronopooulos / Bloomberg Businessweek]

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Australia is making gains in 3D printed body parts

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29-Jun-18 The market for 3D printed body parts is growing, and Australia is leading the way, as Australian companies' products are increasingly being used to replace existing off-the-shelf-implants with customised 3D-printed implants. [image: Create Digital]

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MicroPort forays into orthopaedic implants in India

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23-Feb-18 Hong Kong listed MicroPort Scientific announced its entry into the Indian orthopaedic implants market, marking a major step in India's medical devices space, with MicroPort’s cardiovascular stent range having already made its mark. [image: The Hans India]

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Surgical robots used in Vietnam

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18-Feb-18 Bach Mai hospital in Hanoi has launched robotic systems for joint and neurological operations, making it the first medical facility in Vietnam to employ the technology. The addition marks a significant step for Vietnam. [image: Vietnam Net]

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