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China-developed heavy ion cancer treatment system enters clinical testing

2018-05-28

Heavy ion medical accelerators developed by Chinese researchers entered clinical testing for cancer patients in Northwest China's Gansu province this month, researchers said.

China may have 5 to 8 mln pulmonary hypertension patients: expert

2018-05-06

China may have five to eight million pulmonary hypertension (PH) patients, but only 10,000 to 20,000 have been treated, said a PH expert in Beijing on May 5.

HPV vaccine becomes available in China for women between 16 to 26 years old

2018-04-29

A human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine becomes available in China for women between 16 to 26 years old as the country steps up efforts in fighting cervical cancer.

No malaria cases caused by mosquito bites in China in 2017

2018-04-25

There were no people infected with malaria in China via mosquito bites in 2017, the National Health Commission said on April 24.

Chinese scientists find new trick of old medicine to cure liver cancer

2018-04-19

Using mouse models, Chinese researchers have uncovered a new mechanism that drives the development of liver cancer brought on by non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

China publishes pharmacopoeia of Hui medicine

2018-04-13

A pharmacopoeia of practical medicine of the Hui ethnic minority, China's largest Muslim group, has been published, collecting traditional therapies from along the ancient Silk Road.

China-made brain pacemaker brings hope to Parkinson's patients

2018-04-10

Nearly 10,000 Chinese patients have received deep brain stimulation surgery since the first China-made brain pacemaker was implanted in a patient's brain in November 2009.

Disease entering its peak season

2018-04-10

Hand, foot and mouth disease is spreading in China, with the number of cases reported in March doubling that of February, a senior disease control official said on April 9.

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