At the Diabetes Center of Ruijin Hospital in Shanghai, I (Note: The author is a doctoral candidate at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the U.S., visiting China for research on metabolic diseases) first met Mark, a 52-year-old Caucasian engin...
As a UK biotech professional with a long-term interest in regenerative medicine, my recent tracking of global stem cell therapy advancements reveals China's particularly active clinical applications and market exploration in this field. ...
As an observer who has long followed global developments in regenerative medicine, I have pondered countless times: When traditional medications and insulin injections can no longer meet the needs of diabetes patients,...
As a long-time observer of global biomedical developments, I've been asked repeatedly: “What exactly is China's progress in stem cell therapy? Has it truly been approved for clinical use?” ...
Last fall, I came down with a severe cold in Shanghai. My throat swelled shut, leaving me unable to speak, and my entire body ached....
Nowadays, I keep my electronic medical insurance certificate on my phone and carry my physical Social Security card in my bag. ...
After five years living in China, I've transformed from a foreigner with only vague notions about “Chinese healthcare” into a “half-local” who can navigate community hospitals with ease. ...
As an American dental assistant who has worked in Hangzhou for two years, friends back home often ask me: “I hear China's healthcare system is very affordable—is dental care free?” ...
Looking back, that medical experience actually deepened my appreciation for China's healthcare efficiency—from booking online to picking up medication three hours later, the entire process took less than half a day. ...
Foreigners new to China often find one thing intriguing: whether it's workplace newcomers, retired seniors, or health-conscious young professionals, “health check-ups” seem to be an inescapable part of daily life for Chinese people. ...
