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RTHK
19-05-2025
- Health
- RTHK
'Non-local doctors cut gastroscopy waiting times'
'Non-local doctors cut gastroscopy waiting times' The Hospital Authority says waiting times for a gastroscopy have been cut at the Central Government Aided Emergency Hospital. Photo: RTHK The Hospital Authority on Monday said waiting times for a non-urgent gastroscopy have been reduced at the Central Government Aided Emergency Hospital in Lok Ma Chau thanks to the hiring of non-locally trained doctors. The hospital has cut the average wait from over a year to just two to three months, the authority said. "We're talking about non-urgent cases, such as those with unclear symptoms that don't seem very alarming. These patients have been waiting a long time, often over a year," said Dr Sin Ngai-chuen, clinical stream coordinator of the authority's New Territories East cluster. "Those who voluntarily come here have seen their waiting time significantly reduced, from a year to just two or three months." Sin said that as of late last month, nearly 5,500 patients had received endoscopy procedures at the hospital. He expressed optimism that recruiting more international specialists would further alleviate staff shortages in Hong Kong's public healthcare system. Dr Liang Chongfen from the mainland said he had been worried about having to use English in clinical settings, but his concerns were unfounded. "Since I was in the mainland, I only used English during my studies. After graduation, I would only use English when reading articles, but didn't really use it at work. So when I came here, my biggest concern was whether my English would be up to standard. However, it turned out fine," he said. "I can actually speak Cantonese as well since I am from Foshan. Most Hong Kong residents speak Cantonese, so communication isn't a problem." According to recent HA data, 301 non-locally trained doctors are working for the authority: 234 full-time roles and 67 exchange placements. Among full-time hires, 55 percent obtained their qualifications in the UK, while 14 percent are from the mainland. Exchange doctors include 50 from the Greater Bay Area and Shanghai, alongside 17 from countries such as Malaysia, the Philippines and the UK.
RTHK
04-05-2025
- Health
- RTHK
HA expands Chinese-Western medicine services
HA expands Chinese-Western medicine services The number of designated disease areas within the programme has grown to six. Photo courtesy of Hospital Authority The Hospital Authority said over the first quarter of this year, its Integrated Chinese-Western Medicine (ICWM) services expanded from eight designated public hospitals to 26, totalling 65 service points. Rowena Wong, Chief Manager of the Chinese Medicine Department of Hospital Authority, said in light of Hong Kong's ageing population, authorities hoped to improve patient care by combining different types of treatments. "We have over 100 Chinese medicine practitioners joining our programme. All of them are trained. We are providing more training for them, including [those] that we send to the Guangdong province to join an enhanced inpatient training programme," she said. "We see that so far we are grooming the Chinese medicine practitioners into integrated programme areas, and so far, we have very good feedback." Additionally, the number of designated disease areas within the programme has grown to six, including a pilot programme for respiratory treatment. The pilot began at the Haven of Hope Hospital in April last year and has served approximately 120 patients as of March this year. The programme has since expanded to Kowloon Hospital, Ruttonjee Hospital and Grantham Hospital. Wong said the ICWM programme in general is a crucial initiative for advancing Chinese medicine. She added that the Health Bureau would unveil a development blueprint for Chinese medicine later this year, which was expected to provide clearer direction and strategies for enhancing the integration of Chinese and Western medicine.
Jordan News
15-04-2025
- Health
- Jordan News
Hyaluronic Acid for Acne Treatment: What It Can Do for Your Skin - Jordan News
If acne is one of your biggest beauty concerns, chances are you've tried everything—from home remedies to conventional treatments—and probably spent a lot on oil-free, non-comedogenic skincare products. But today, the solution might be simpler than ever. Hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in your skin, is proving to be a direct and effective approach to acne care. اضافة اعلان What Is Hyaluronic Acid? Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring substance found in your skin, connective tissues, and joints. Its main job? Keeping your skin hydrated. HA binds to water molecules and can retain up to 1000 times its weight in water, making it a go-to ingredient in serums, creams, and moisturizers. As you age, the natural levels of HA in your skin decrease, leading to dryness and loss of elasticity. For acne-prone skin, dryness and a compromised skin barrier are common problems—especially because many acne treatments (like benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and retinoids) strip the skin of moisture and oils, often leaving it irritated and overly dry. When this happens, your skin can overcompensate by producing more oil (sebum), leading to clogged pores and more breakouts—a frustrating cycle. Here's How Hyaluronic Acid Can Help: 1. Provides Deep Hydration HA delivers essential hydration without clogging pores. Unlike thick moisturizers that can trap oil and dirt, HA is lightweight—it attracts and retains moisture without leaving a greasy film. It also helps regulate your skin's oil production and maintains a healthy balance—both of which are crucial in preventing breakouts. According to a 2017 study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, proper hydration can help reduce excess sebum and acne formation. 2. Soothes Redness and Irritation For many people with acne, redness and irritation are just as troubling as the breakouts themselves. HA has anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties that calm the skin and promote a more stable, less reactive environment, as noted in a 2021 study published in Biomolecules. 3. Boosts Absorption of Other Ingredients Properly hydrated skin absorbs active ingredients—like retinoids or salicylic acid—more effectively. When used alongside HA, these treatments are less likely to dry out or irritate the skin, allowing for more targeted and efficient results. 4. Helps Heal Acne Scars HA can also help improve the appearance of acne scars. A 2018 study in Dermatologic Surgery found that HA fillers were effective and safe for treating atrophic acne scars. Hydrated skin heals faster, which means incorporating HA into your routine can help scars fade sooner. Does Hyaluronic Acid Cause Acne? While HA does not cause acne, certain formulations that mix HA with heavy oils or comedogenic agents can trap dirt and bacteria, leading to breakouts. Also, applying HA on dry skin without sealing it with a moisturizer can sometimes draw moisture from deeper layers, causing dryness and increasing oil production—potentially worsening acne for some people. How to Use Hyaluronic Acid for Acne-Prone Skin To get the most out of HA, use it correctly: Apply on Damp Skin: HA draws in moisture, so always apply it to damp (not dry) skin to avoid dehydration. After cleansing, gently pat your face so it remains slightly moist. Use a Serum First: Apply a few drops of an HA-based serum to your damp face. Lock in Moisture: Follow up with a non-comedogenic lightweight moisturizer to trap the hydration inside your skin. Pair with Acne Treatments Carefully: You can use HA before or after acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide or retinoids. If your routine includes multiple actives, apply HA first to create a calming moisture base and reduce irritation. If your skin feels too dry, layer HA on top of your acne treatments to form a protective barrier. Show Related News Show Related News
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cartilage Regeneration Market Set to Reach $5.62 Billion by 2034, Driven by Advancements in Regenerative Medicine and Minimally Invasive Procedures
Global Cartilage Regeneration Market Dublin, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Cartilage Regeneration Market by Type, by Treatment Modality, by Application Site, by Surgical Procedure, by End-user, and by Region" report has been added to global cartilage regeneration market accounted for USD 1.16 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 5.62 billion by 2034 with a CAGR of 15.43% during the forecast period 2024-2034. The market will grow due to rising rates of joint disorders, rising demand for minimally invasive procedures, technological advancements in scaffolds and biomaterials, increased sports injuries, and expanding uses in orthopedic and sports medicine. The orthopedics and sports medicine fields are exploring new uses for cartilage regeneration technology outside of the more conventional ones, such as osteoarthritis. The market is expanding as a result of these therapies' increased use in treating a wider variety of cartilage lesions, such as those caused by degenerative disorders, trauma, and sports injuries. For instance, Smith & Nephew's ReGen Advantage meniscal repair system received FDA 510(k) certification in the United States in February 2024. This minimally invasive technique treats a different kind of knee cartilage type, the hyaline cartilage segment accounted for the highest revenue-grossing segment in the global cartilage regeneration market in 2023 owing to the high demand for hyaline cartilage regeneration therapies to treat osteoarthritis and sports injuries, coupled with advancements in tissue engineering techniques tailored for hyaline cartilage repair. For instance, Zimmer Biomet and Arthrogenics announced a partnership in April 2024 to develop next-generation cartilage repair solutions using biologic medicines. Additionally, the fibrocartilage segment is predicted to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the rising prevalence of fibrocartilage injuries in athletes and active individuals, coupled with ongoing research and development efforts to enhance regenerative therapies specifically targeted towards fibrocartilage treatment modality, the cell-based segment accounted for the highest revenue-grossing segment in the global cartilage regeneration market in 2023 owing to the efficacy of cell-based therapies in promoting cartilage regeneration and repairing tissue defects, supported by advancements in stem cell research, tissue engineering, and biotechnology. For instance, in March 2024, Anika reports favorable long-term outcomes from a clinical trial including its Hyaluronate Arthroscopy (HA) treatment for osteoarthritis in the knee, indicating promise for supporting cartilage regeneration. Additionally, the stem cell therapy segment is predicted to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the increasing adoption of stem cell-based approaches for cartilage regeneration, driven by their potential to differentiate into chondrocytes and stimulate tissue repair, alongside ongoing clinical trials and advancements in stem cell application site, the knee segment accounted for the highest revenue-grossing segment in the global cartilage regeneration market in 2023 owing to the prevalence of knee-related cartilage injuries, including osteoarthritis and sports-related trauma, coupled with high demand for effective treatment options and advancements in knee-specific regenerative therapies. For instance, in March 2024, Histogenics announces that it has formed a strategic alliance with a prominent orthopedic company (name withheld) to advance the development of its NeoCart cartilage healing product. Additionally, the shoulder segment is predicted to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the increasing incidence of shoulder injuries, particularly in athletes and aging populations, along with advancements in shoulder-specific regenerative therapies and minimally invasive surgical surgical procedure, the arthroscopic chondroplasty segment accounted for the highest revenue-grossing segment in the global cartilage regeneration market in 2023 owing to the growing preference for minimally invasive procedures for cartilage repair, coupled with the widespread adoption of arthroscopic chondroplasty techniques for addressing cartilage lesions in various joints. For instance, RTI Surgical announced the full commercial introduction of Meniscal Repair System (MRS), its next-generation meniscal repair solution, in April 2024. Additionally, the autologous chondrocyte implantation segment is predicted to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the increasing demand for personalized cartilage repair solutions, advancements in tissue engineering, and the potential of autologous chondrocyte implantation to provide long-term functional outcomes with reduced risk of immune end-user, the hospitals and clinics segment accounted for the highest revenue-grossing segment in the global cartilage regeneration market in 2023 owing to the high patient footfall for orthopedic procedures, availability of advanced surgical facilities, and increasing adoption of cartilage regeneration therapies in hospital and clinic settings. For instance, in March 2024, CollPlant will publish encouraging preclinical data at the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Annual Meeting regarding its Bio-Regen implant for cartilage healing. Additionally, the ambulatory surgical centers segment is predicted to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the rising demand for outpatient procedures, advancements in minimally invasive surgical techniques, and the convenience and cost-effectiveness offered by ambulatory surgical centers for cartilage regeneration America is anticipated to have the highest revenue share during the forecast period owing to the high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, robust healthcare infrastructure, increasing adoption of advanced medical technologies, and supportive reimbursement policies for cartilage regeneration therapies in North America. Additionally, the Asia Pacific region is predicted to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the rising awareness about cartilage regeneration therapies, increasing healthcare expenditure, expanding geriatric population, and advancements in healthcare infrastructure in the Asia Pacific region. For instance, Orthocell wins CE Mark clearance for its OrthoStrip product in Europe in February 2024. OrthoStrip is a collagen membrane that is utilized for a variety of purposes, including cartilage extensive research report concentrates on the size and projections of the global and regional markets from 2023 to Scope: Market Forecast by Type, Treatment Modality. Application Site, Surgical Procedures, and End-User Market Forecast for 5 Regions and 17+ Countries North America (U.S. and Canada) Europe (Germany, France, UK, Spain, Italy, Russia, Rest of Europe) Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, Rest of APAC) Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Rest of LATAM) MEA (South Africa, GCC, Rest of MEA) Company Profiles of the Top 10+ Major Market Players Vericel Smith & Nephew Zimmer Biomet Holdings Stryker Anika Therapeutics Arthrex Osiris Therapeutics Histogenics B. Braun Melsungen Medtronic RTI Surgical Holdings CollPlant Biotechnologies Orthocell CONMED Bioventus Key Attributes: Report Attribute Details No. of Pages 200 Forecast Period 2023 - 2034 Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2023 $1.16 Billion Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2034 $5.62 Billion Compound Annual Growth Rate 15.4% Regions Covered Global Key Topics Covered: 1. Research Methodology2. Introduction2.1. Market Definition2.2. Global Cartilage Regeneration Market Overview3. Executive Summary4. Market Environment Analysis4.1. Porter's 5 Forces Analysis4.2. PESTEL Analysis4.3. SWOT Analysis5. Market Dynamics5.1. Drivers Analysis5.1.1. Increasing Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders5.1.2. Advancements in Regenerative Medicine5.1.3. Preference for Minimally Invasive Procedures5.1.4. Expanding Applications in Orthopedic and Sports Medicine5.2. Restraints Analysis5.2.1. High Cost of Treatment5.2.2. Regulatory Hurdles5.2.3. Risk of Complications5.3. Opportunities Analysis5.3.1. Untapped markets in emerging economies5.3.2. Focus on Personalized Medicine5.3.3. Increasing Patient Education and Awareness5.3.4. Growing Telemedicine and Digital Health5.4. Threats Analysis5.4.1. Reimbursement Challenges5.4.2. Intellectual Property Issues5.4.3. Adverse Events and Safety Concerns5.5. Trend Analysis5.5.1. Shift Towards Biologics5.5.2. Focus on Functional Outcomes5.5.3. Rise of Regenerative Rehabilitation5.5.4. Expanded Use of Artificial Intelligence6. COVID-19 Impact Analysis7. Cartilage Regeneration Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis7.1. Type Segment Opportunity Analysis7.2. Fibro Cartilage7.3. Hyaline Cartilage7.4. Elastic Cartilage7.5. Other8. Cartilage Regeneration Market: Treatment Modality Estimates & Trend Analysis8.1. Treatment Modality Segment Opportunity Analysis8.2. Cell-Based8.3. Chondrocyte Transplantation8.4. Growth Factor Technology8.5. Non-Cell Based8.6. Tissue Scaffolds8.7. Cell-Free Composites9. Cartilage Regeneration Market: Application Site Estimates & Trend Analysis9.1. Application Site Segment Opportunity Analysis9.2. Knee9.3. Arthroscopic Chondroplasty9.4. Autologous Chondrocyte9.5. Osteochondral Grafts Transplantation9.6. Cell-based Cartilage Resurfacing9.7. Microfracture9.8. Other9.9. Spine9.10. Ankle9.11. Hip9.12. Others10. Cartilage Regeneration Market: Surgical Procedure Estimates & Trend Analysis10.1. Application Site Segment Opportunity Analysis10.2. Chondroplasty10.3. Microfracture10.4. Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation10.5. Osteochondral Autograft Transplantation10.6. Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation10.7. Juvenile Allograft Fragments10.8. Others11. Cartilage Regeneration Market: End-user Estimates & Trend Analysis11.1. End-user Segment Opportunity Analysis11.2. Ambulatory Surgical Centers11.3. Hospitals and Clinics11.4. Surgical Centers11.5. Others12. Regional Market Analysis13. North America Cartilage Regeneration Market14. Europe Global Cartilage Regeneration Market15. Asia Pacific Global Cartilage Regeneration Market16. Latin America Global Cartilage Regeneration Market17. MEA Global Cartilage Regeneration Market18. Competitor Analysis18.1. Company Market Share Analysis, 202318.2. Major Recent Developments19. Company Profiles Vericel Smith & Nephew Zimmer Biomet Holdings Stryker Anika Therapeutics Arthrex Osiris Therapeutics Histogenics B. Braun Melsungen Medtronic RTI Surgical Holdings CollPlant Biotechnologies Orthocell CONMED Bioventus For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. 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