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CAR-T at Ruijin and Renji: Approved Indications, Real Outcomes, What to Expect
Oncology

CAR-T at Ruijin and Renji: Approved Indications, Real Outcomes, What to Expect

China has emerged as a global leader in CAR-T cell therapy delivery and clinical research. Here is the current state — approved indications, leading centres, costs, and the realistic outcomes data.

May 6, 2026
10 min read
Bariatric Surgery in China: Sleeve, RYGB, SADI Comparative Costs and Outcomes
Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric Surgery in China: Sleeve, RYGB, SADI Comparative Costs and Outcomes

Bariatric surgery in China has matured rapidly. Here is the comparative landscape across the three main procedures, what they cost, and how outcomes compare to international benchmarks.

May 6, 2026
9 min read
Roxadustat for CKD Anaemia: Why It's a China-First Therapy and How to Access It
Nephrology

Roxadustat for CKD Anaemia: Why It's a China-First Therapy and How to Access It

Roxadustat is the first oral HIF-PHI for CKD anaemia and was first approved in China before any other major market. Here is what international patients with CKD anaemia should know.

May 6, 2026
7 min read
Class A Hospital Quality Indicators: What Volume, JCI, and Outcomes Data Actually Tell You
Quality & Safety

Class A Hospital Quality Indicators: What Volume, JCI, and Outcomes Data Actually Tell You

Class A is a Chinese national hospital tier — but it doesn't tell the whole quality story. Here is how to read volume, accreditation, and outcomes data when comparing centres.

May 6, 2026
8 min read
International Patient Departments in China: What They Actually Provide
Medical Tourism

International Patient Departments in China: What They Actually Provide

The 'International Medical Department' label is used by many Chinese hospitals — but coverage varies substantially. Here is what mature IMDs actually deliver, and what to ask before you book.

May 6, 2026
7 min read
Telehealth Second Opinions from Class A Hospitals: 7-Day Workflow
Medical Tourism

Telehealth Second Opinions from Class A Hospitals: 7-Day Workflow

Before flying, get a written second opinion from a senior Chinese specialist via telehealth. Here is the standard 7-day workflow, what's included, and what it costs.

May 6, 2026
6 min read
Proton vs Heavy Ion vs Photon Therapy in China: When Each Makes Sense
Oncology

Proton vs Heavy Ion vs Photon Therapy in China: When Each Makes Sense

China is one of the few countries with operational heavy-ion therapy alongside proton therapy. Here is how the three modalities differ, where each fits clinically, and what they cost.

May 6, 2026
10 min read
NAFLD / MASLD Treatment in China: Resmetirom Access, GLP-1 Stacks, and FibroScan Workflow
Hepatology

NAFLD / MASLD Treatment in China: Resmetirom Access, GLP-1 Stacks, and FibroScan Workflow

MASLD has become the leading cause of chronic liver disease globally. Treatment options have expanded rapidly. Here is what's available at Class A hospitals in China and how the workflow compares to Western markets.

May 6, 2026
8 min read
GLP-1 in China: Real Costs, Real Workups, and What's Actually Better Than the US
Endocrinology

GLP-1 in China: Real Costs, Real Workups, and What's Actually Better Than the US

Semaglutide and tirzepatide are revolutionising weight loss globally — but the price gap between US and Chinese hospital pharmacies is enormous. Here is what you actually get for the difference.

May 5, 2026
9 min read
How China's Hospitals Use AI to Handle Billions of Patient Visits
AI in Medicine

How China's Hospitals Use AI to Handle Billions of Patient Visits

Chinese hospitals handled 3.19 billion outpatient visits in 2023. AI queue management, triage, and administrative automation are the tools enabling this scale — here is how they work.

Jun 7, 2025
7 min read
AI and Mental Health in China: Screening Tools, Support Chatbots, and the Evidence
Mental Health

AI and Mental Health in China: Screening Tools, Support Chatbots, and the Evidence

China faces a severe mental health workforce shortage. AI-powered screening and chatbot support tools are being deployed at scale — here is what the published evidence actually shows about their effectiveness.

May 31, 2025
7 min read
AI in China's ICUs: How Predictive Algorithms Are Changing Critical Care
AI in Medicine

AI in China's ICUs: How Predictive Algorithms Are Changing Critical Care

Chinese ICUs are implementing AI early warning systems that identify patients at risk of sepsis and deterioration earlier than conventional clinical assessment. Here is what the evidence shows.

May 24, 2025
7 min read

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