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Malaysia is targeting RM50 billion in medical technology exports by 2030, with Deputy Prime Minister Zahid emphasizing the need for indigenous technology development and intellectual property ownership rather than remaining a contract manufacturer.
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has undergone a successful leadless pacemaker implantation at the National Heart Institute following hospitalisation for an abnormal heart rhythm condition.
Johnson & Johnson has secured FDA marketing authorization for its Ottava robotic surgical system, positioning itself to compete in the soft-tissue robotic surgery market currently led by Intuitive Surgical. The device is designed for upper abdominal procedures.
Researchers from the University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian have created a faster, cheaper way to detect genetic mutations in lung cancer patients using fluorescence microscopy and artificial intelligence, potentially transforming diagnostic services across resource-constrained health systems.