For the first time in 61 years, China has reported its population is shrinking and the new demographic shift is likely to have a far-reaching impact on the pharma sector. Meanwhile, regulators have accelerated the approval of new COVID-19 drugs to relieve acute shortages.

In this second roundup of innovative health solutions showcased at CES 2023, Medtech Insight highlights SK Biopharmaceuticals’ new wearables in development for early detection of seizures, Dassault Systèmes’ simulated 3D heart, and Lighthouse Tech’s eyewear to help the visually impaired detect obstacles.

The US firm’s lead oligonucleotide asset, ENTR-601-44, has received a clinical hold notice after IND submission, adding to a growing list of companies in the Duchenne space facing setbacks.

MD Anderson and the US National Cancer Institute lead the way with a series of recent alliances, highlighted in this special edition of Tech Transfer Roundup focused on oncology.