Chinese scientists succeed in world's first stem-cell-regenerated healthy lung tissue
2018-02-09
Chinese researchers have regenerated human lung tissue in a patient using that patient's own stem cells, the first time that has been achieved worldwide, said Zuo Wei, lead researcher of the team from the School of Medicine of Tongji University in Shanghai.
Outbreak of flu cases requiring precautions
2018-02-09
Entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities across China found nearly 7,000 confirmed flu cases from inbound passengers in December and January, an increase of 81.9 percent compared with the same period for December 2016 and January 2017, China’s top authority for port inspection and quarantine said on Feb 9.
Clinical appointment-driven service improved in 2017
2018-02-08
Medical services, and appointments in particular, have greatly improved in China's major hospitals, health officials said on Feb 7.
Pediatric care gets sorely-needed heed
2018-02-08
Nearly 35,000 pediatricians have been added to hospitals and clinics across China in the past three years to better meet demand for healthcare services for children, a leading health authority said on Feb 7.
NHFPC deputy chief visits HK for medical exchanges
2018-02-07
Cui Li, vice-minister of the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC), held talks with officials from Hong Kong on the medical and health system during a visit to the special administrative region from Jan 29 to Feb 2.
National conference on disease prevention and control held in Beijing
2018-02-06
A national conference on disease prevention and control was held in Beijing on Feb 2 and 3.
Elderly care, doctor training among key issues addressed
2018-02-06
During the past week, a number of ministries, including the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the National Health and Family Planning Commission, have answered concerns from the public and introduced policies on a wide variety of issues. These include training for general practitioners and quality improvement.
China's cancer researcher shares 2018's Sjoberg Prize of Sweden
2018-02-06
STOCKHOLM -- China's cancer researcher Zhu Chen won The Sjoberg Prize 2018, together with French researchers Anne Dejean and Hugues de The, for the unique treatment that cures a once fatal cancer, announced The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Feb 5.
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