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Malaysia targets RM50 billion in medical device exports by 2030, nearly 45% growth from last year's RM34.54 billion. Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid emphasises developing local MedTech champions and high-skilled employment.
Johnson & Johnson has secured FDA approval for its Ottava robotic surgical system, marking its entry into the competitive robotic-assisted surgery market. The device targets general abdominal procedures and offers a compact design advantage.
Researchers at the University of Chicago have created a wearable skin patch embedded with artificial intelligence that analyses health data within milliseconds, potentially transforming how medical conditions are detected and treated in real time.