01-Aug-16 Philips announced the global availability of wearable technologies and the first in a series of personal health programs that empower consumers to take greater control of their health. The medical-grade health monitoring devices - a health watch, connected scale, blood pressure monitor and thermometer - and a fully integrated companion HealthSuite Health App are available from 1-Aug-16. [image: Philips]

21-Jul-16 Most medical tourists going to Mexico are from the US. This is due in large part to US government healthcare reform that has driven up health insurance rates. Older Americans often need expensive dental work which can cost half as much in Mexico. These factors are encouraging seniors to go to Mexico for crowns, false teeth and implants. [image: Medical Tourism Magazine]

13-Jul-16 Latin America has become a hot spot for aesthetic procedures. American patients can save 20-80% of the total cost of aesthetic procedures in Latin America. Brazil occupies the top position. Colombia has witnessed a big hike in the number of plastic surgeries on foreigners, Mexico is also among the top five destinations, and Argentina welcomes around 14,000 foreign patients annually. [image: DPS]

06-Jul-16 Brazil’s medical devices regulatory agency has announced the registration and approval of medical devices through electronic submission by manufacturers. The new scheme would allow registrants to arrange and submit their applications faster and at a low cost. [image: FDA]

29-Jun-16 In developing markets private healthcare players expect to grow revenue by 14% annually, whereas in developed markets operators expect growth of 11%. Emerging markets are particularly affected by the challenge of retaining staff. The picture is of huge untapped and unmet demand. New apps which connect patients to their records will also have a big impact. [image: Healthcare Business International]