Health & Technology
Health technology news covering digital health, telemedicine, medical devices, health apps, and innovations transforming healthcare in Saudi Arabia.
KFSHRC : Where Ethical Innovation Meets Healthcare Excellence
Research Ethics Committee ensures adherence to international standards and safeguards participant rights Riyadh King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) continues to lead the way in ethical medical innovation. Committed to groundbreaking research and compassionate patient care, KFSHRC ensures that emerging technologies like AI and CRISPR are responsibly integrated. Rigorous ethical frameworks prioritize transparency, […]
Discover the Saudi Hospital Pioneering CAR-T cell therapy and CRISPR gene editing
KFSHRC Revolutionizes Cancer Care with Genomic Precision for over 50 years Riyadh King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) continues to lead the region in healthcare innovation. It revolutionizes treatments with cutting-edge technologies such as CAR-T cell therapy and CRISPR gene editing. KFSHRC is redefining medical science, offering new hope to patients, and elevating […]
The Saudi Exports Development Authority (represented by ‘Made in Saudi’ Program) and Nahdi Medical Company Sign an MOU to launch the ‘Made in Saudi’ Brand within Nahdi Pharmacies in Saudi Arabia
• The strategic partnership between ‘Made in Saudi’ program and Nahdi Medical Company aims to support Saudi products, boost their reach across the Kingdom and the region, and contribute to the localization of pharmaceutical industries and medical supplies. • Nahdi Medical Company is fulfilling it national role by leveraging its widely spread network of pharmacies […]
KFSHRC Recognized Among the World’s Best Smart Hospitals for 2025
Riyadh: September 18 In a new achievement that solidifies its position as a leading healthcare institution, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has been included in the “World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2025” survey, published by Newsweek magazine, in acknowledgment of the hospital’s excellence in leveraging artificial intelligence, robotics, digital imaging, and telemedicine technologies […]
KFSHRC Celebrates Landmark Contributions at 2024 NYC C3 Summit Davos of Healthcare
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has successfully concluded its participation at the 2024 NYC C3 Summit Davos of Healthcare, solidifying its leadership in healthcare innovation and transformation. As a C3 Strategic Partner and Scientific Committee Chair, KFSHRC was instrumental in shaping discussions on the future of healthcare and addressing some of the […]
KFSHRC Performs the World’s First Fully Robotic Heart Transplant
A Pioneering Achievement Strengthening the Kingdom’s Leadership in Medicine Riyadh In a globally groundbreaking achievement, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) successfully performed the world’s first fully robotic heart transplant on a 16-year-old patient suffering from end-stage heart failure. This pioneering achievement, overcoming the significant medical challenges associated with such procedures, reinforces Saudi […]
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Apple introduces groundbreaking health features to support conditions impacting billions of people
Apple Watch delivers new sleep apnea notifications, and AirPods Pro 2 provide the world’s first all-in-one hearing health experience including a clinical-grade, over-the-counter Hearing Aid feature CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today unveiled breakthrough sleep and hearing health features coming to Apple Watch and AirPods Pro 2 that further deliver on Apple’s commitment to health with experiences that enrich users’ lives. These […]
Aster Sanad Hospital Expands to 200 beds in Riyadh with the Opening of Grand Wing Building
Riyadh: Aster Sanad Hospital, a leading hospital in Riyadh and a part of the Aster DM Healthcare group, one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the region, has expanded its facilities to a 200-bed comprehensive care multi-specialty hospital. This expansion offers world-class primary, secondary, and tertiary care healthcare services to the people of Saudi […]
KFSHRC Unveils Groundbreaking Gen-AI Innovation at GAIN in Riyadh
Riyadh, September 8, 2024 King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) is set to unveil its latest breakthrough in generative Artificial Intelligence at the prestigious third edition of the Global AI Summit (GAIN). The summit will take place at the King Abdulaziz International Convention Centre in Riyadh from September 10 to 12, under the […]
Aramex awarded GDP certification for setting new benchmarks in medical distribution and supply chain
Dubai, UAE – 27, August 2024: Aramex, a global leader in logistics and transportation, renowned for its innovative services tailored to businesses and consumers, has been awarded the Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification for Quality and Freight in the UAE, further consolidating its position as a trusted partner in the region’s healthcare supply chain. The attainment […]
AI AND INTERCONNECTIVITY PROPELS SOUTHEAST ASIA’S $6.1 BILLION DIGITAL HEALTH MARKET TO NEW INNOVATION FRONTIERS
GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 CONFERENCE to be hosted alongside Asia’s premier MEDICAL FAIR ASIA 2024 at Marina Bay Sands on 11-12 September Dubai, UAE: GITEX Global, the world’s largest tech and start-up event, hosted in Dubai, has announced the creation of GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 Conference, the most anticipated AI and digital health expert gathering at the opportune inflection phase […]
Heart Transplant Restores Hope for Young Girl and 37 Children Awaiting Donors
KFSHRC, Riyadh Traffic, and SCOT Join Forces Riyadh, August 22 King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh successfully performed a heart transplant for a two-and-a-half-year-old girl following an eight-month wait for a donor. During this period, the hospital became her temporary home after doctors decided to implant a heart pump due to a severe […]
KFSHRC Achieves 67% Reduction in Whole Genome Sequencing Costs
Riyadh: August 22 King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has successfully reduced the cost of whole genome sequencing (WGS) tests by 67% compared to previous technologies, while simultaneously increasing analytical capacity fivefold. This achievement, driven by the integration of advanced technology into genetic testing services, will expand access to genetic testing for all […]
Leading Saudi hospital reveals its latest medical education breakthrough in Switzerland
Virtual Simulation .. A Powerful Tool for Training Physicians at KFSHRC Riyadh King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) continues to strengthen its global presence through its participation for the second consecutive year in the Association for Medical Education in Europe AMEE 2024 conference, held in Basel, Switzerland, from August 26 to 28. The […]
KFSHRC Performs 3D Imaging Ankle Joint Replacement for Two Patients
Riyadh: 15 August King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has successfully performed two total ankle replacement surgeries using the latest generation of artificial joints and advanced 3D imaging technologies. This pioneering medical procedure enhances clinical outcomes, accelerates recovery, improves mobility, and provides a longer-lasting, more effective solution, reducing the need for future joint […]
Saudi Breakthrough: New Genetic Test by KFSHRC Cracks Undiagnosed Infections
The latest protocol identifies 50% of the previously undiagnosable diseases in 24 hours Riyadh King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has made a significant breakthrough in medical diagnostics by developing a cutting-edge genetic protocol. This innovative approach is revolutionizing the detection of infectious diseases that have previously defied traditional diagnostic methods. The new […]
KFSHRC Innovatively Treats Severe Heart Failure in 54-Year-Old Woman
Riyadh: August 5 King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Jeddah successfully treated a 54-year-old woman suffering from severe congestive heart failure and multiple valve diseases. The operation involved a catheter-based procedure, a safer and innovative alternative to open-heart surgery, which may put the patient’s life at risk considering her critical condition. This […]
HRH The Deputy Prince of Madinah Region Honors Almarai for Supporting Awareness of Liver Diseases and Prevention Methods
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 29. July 2024: In a move aimed at enhancing community awareness of preventive measures against diseases for better health, HRH Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Faisal, Deputy Prince of Madinah Region, honored Almarai Company for sponsoring the events and programs of World Hepatitis Day 2024. The events were organized by the Saudi […]
KFSHRC’s Jeddah Branch Charted as Independent Member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Society
Jeddah: 23 July King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) Jeddah branch has officially been chartered as an independent standalone member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, a leading organization in advancing the nursing field globally. This chartering marks the first of its kind outside the United States and the second globally, […]
KFSHRC Successfully Repairs a Rare Congenital Defect in a Fetus Inside the Womb Endoscopically
For the First Time in the Middle East Riyadh, July 16 King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh has successfully performed a highly precise surgical procedure, the first of its kind in the Middle East, to repair a congenital spinal defect in a fetus at 26 weeks of gestation. Utilizing fetal endoscopic […]
KFSHRC Successfully Procures, Transports, and Transplants 3 Hearts for 2 Men and Child within 24 Hours
Riyadh: July 11 King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has restored hope to three patients (two men and a child) of varying ages, suffering from heart failure and weakened heart muscle, after successfully transferring viable hearts from donors in Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, and Riyadh to the hospital and transplanting them into the three […]
The Fifth Hematology Medical Summit for the Middle East, Africa and Russia kicked off in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
With a robust history of regional medical collaboration for four previous successful versions engaging together leading national and international experts over two scientific days, AbbVie, the global biopharmaceutical research and development company, organized the fifth edition of the Middle East, Africa, and Russia International Hematology Oncology Summit recently at Crown Plaza Hotel in Jeddah, with […]