Keywords: Medical innovation


Morocco records new medical milestone in robot-assisted prostate surgery

Morocco has taken another step forward in advanced surgical medicine with the publication of a major study examining the use of robotic technology in prostate cancer surgery. The research, carried out by the Moroccan medical group Oncorad, is being presented as one of the largest studies of its kind......

South Korea: Medical Tourism Surpasses 2 Million Foreign Visitors

South Korea confirms its status as a major destination for medical tourism. Over two million foreigners visited the country in 2025 for medical, dental, or surgical care, while spending related to this activity continues to rise, particularly in dermatology and aesthetic surgery. Medicine is becoming......

UAE approves first oral treatment for non-segmental vitiligo

The United Arab Emirates has made a significant development in the treatment of non-segmental vitiligo after becoming the first country to officially approve an oral tablet specifically for the condition, according to reports by Gulf News outlets. The newly approved treatment is available to patients......

Bryan Johnson questions his extreme quest for longevity

American entrepreneur and biotechnology investor Bryan Johnson has sparked widespread debate after acknowledging that his relentless pursuit of extending human life may have gone too far. The 48-year-old businessman, known for his highly controlled lifestyle and ambitious anti-aging program, admitted......

Genetically engineered bacteria offer new hope for pancreatic cancer treatment

Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a promising experimental approach that could open new avenues in the fight against pancreatic cancer, one of the most difficult cancers to treat with conventional immunotherapy. The strategy uses a genetically modified probiotic bacterium called......

China adds semaglutide to essential medicines list to expand diabetes treatment access

China is set to include semaglutide, a GLP-1 medication used in diabetes care, on its national essential medicines list, a move aimed at improving access to advanced treatments across the country. The decision, announced by Chinese authorities on Thursday, will require public hospitals to prioritize......

Agadir University Hospital successfully performs first radiofrequency treatment for liver cancer

The Mohammed VI University Hospital Center (CHU) in Agadir has achieved a significant medical milestone with the successful completion of its first radiofrequency ablation procedure for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common form of primary liver cancer. The intervention was carried......

New study shows promising results for J&J prostate cancer treatment

A new clinical study has revealed encouraging results for patients with high-risk prostate cancer, showing that a treatment regimen developed by Johnson & Johnson may significantly improve outcomes and reduce the risk of disease progression. The findings were presented at the annual meeting of the......

Robotic surgery marks a major breakthrough at Mohammed V military hospital

Mohammed V Military Teaching Hospital in Rabat has successfully carried out four highly delicate surgical procedures using advanced robotic surgery technology. The operations focused on removing tumors affecting the kidneys and the prostate, marking a significant milestone in Morocco’s military......