Latest updates on cell therapy, medical tourism, and healthcare policy for international patients. AI-curated with sources cited.
The first China-Russia Medical Tourism Cooperation Forum was recently held successfully in Shanghai. Representatives from medical institutions, medical experts, tourism service providers and policy researchers from both countries gathered to exchange in-depth views on the opportunities and challenge
Read articleChina has successfully performed the world's first 5G remote robot heart surgery. The procedure was led by the chief cardiac surgeon at DeDa Hospital in Shanghai, while the patient was located in Urumqi, Xinjiang — thousands of kilometers away.
Read articleProton therapy is one of the most advanced technologies in cancer radiotherapy today. Compared with conventional radiotherapy, proton beams can focus on the tumor site with far greater precision, maximizing damage to cancer cells while minimizing harm to surrounding healthy tissue.
Read articleChina's National Medical Products Administration has approved the world's first CAR-T cell therapy targeting solid tumors, developed by a Shanghai biotech company.
Read articleShanghai Jiahui International Hospital has officially launched its latest induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) treatment platform, another important step forward in the clinical translation of regenerative medicine in Shanghai.
Read articleAt Shanghai Ruijin Hospital, premium imaging such as PET-CT and MRI costs only about one-fifth of the price in Europe or the United States. This price gap is attracting a growing number of international patients to travel to Shanghai for health screening and disease detection.
Read articleNatural killer (NK) cells are the first line of defense of the human immune system. They can identify and destroy abnormal and early-stage cancer cells without prior sensitization, playing an irreplaceable role in tumor immune surveillance.
Read articleIn 2025, China's international medical tourism revenue grew 35% year-on-year, with Shanghai becoming the top destination for international patients seeking treatment in China. The trend reflects the steadily rising global competitiveness of China's medical services.
Read articleShanghai Delta Hospital has successfully completed the first cross-border remote cardiac surgery guidance, another important practice of Chinese telemedicine in international cooperation.
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