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China launches hotlines, awareness campaigns to bolster mental health services
A total of 18 provincial-level regions in China, including Beijing, Shanghai and Zhejiang, have launched the 12356 mental health assistance hotline, aiming to provide the public with more accessible, high-quality mental health services, a Chinese health official said on Thursday.
February 14, 2025
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East China's first heavy ion therapy center opens in Hangzhou
Zhejiang Cancer Hospital's highly anticipated Heavy Ion Therapy Center is set to open in Gongshu district, Hangzhou, on Feb 13.
February 12, 2025
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AI assistant gives pathologists helping hand in cancer detection
Artificial intelligence-enabled medical diagnostic tools are ensuring greater accuracy in cancer screening and detection, helping doctors arrive at more precise diagnoses and enhancing treatment quality.
December 26, 2024
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Zhejiang scientists unravel key to treating deadly muscle disease
Researchers at Westlake University in Zhejiang have made a major breakthrough in understanding Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a fatal genetic disorder that weakens muscles and often leads to early death.
December 16, 2024
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Zhejiang researcher uses AI to innovate TCM production
Dajing county of Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, is making an attempt to feed data of the traditional Chinese medicine shi hu, or dendrobium, into medical large language models.
December 9, 2024
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Increased foreign investment in hospitals set to boost healthcare
Further opening-up of China's medical sector to foreign investment is expected to promote high-quality services and better meet wider public healthcare needs, experts said.
October 31, 2024
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Zhejiang leads way with AI health assistant
Zhejiang recently became the first province in China to launch a province-wide AI-powered digital health assistant. The Provincial Health Commission introduced the artificial intelligence assistant, known as Anzhener or Angel, in partnership with Alipay, a leading Chinese mobile payment service provider.
September 18, 2024
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Elderly care facility blends comforts with medical services
This model caters to elderly individuals who, due to financial reasons or strong ties to their neighborhood, are reluctant to move into a nursing home.
September 10, 2024