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[Jingyu Medical publishes research data on the world's first approved brain-computer interface dual-target drug addiction treatment DBS system at ISAM] October 2nd, at the 28th International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM) Global Conference being held recently, Ning Yihua, Chairman of Jingyu Medical, was one of the recipients. Invited representatives of Chinese companies published the long-term follow-up data of the company's brain-computer interface dual-target drug addiction treatment DBS system Neurestora®: the 6-month compliance rate (non-relapse rate) reached 80%, and the 7-year long-term stable abstinence rate reached 69%. The first batch of patients have been followed for more than 10 years. The product also demonstrates sustained and long-lasting neuroplastic remodeling - 1.5 to 2 years after DBS implantation, most patients can stop stimulation, remove the DBS device from the body, maintain long-term abstinence, and return to normal life. Ning Yihua said long-term follow-up has proven the product’s therapeutic potential for patients with severe addiction. Note: Jingyu Medical is an enterprise in the field of brain-computer interfaces for the treatment of addiction and mental diseases. In December 2025, the company's Neurestora® was approved by the China Food and Drug Administration for marketing. It is used for relapse prevention and auxiliary treatment of patients with refractory moderate to severe opioid addiction, becoming the world's first brain-computer interface dual-target DBS system approved for the treatment of drug addiction.
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[Ministry of Science and Technology: During the “15th Five-Year Plan” period, the research and development of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum technology, biotechnology, and brain-computer interface will be strengthened] September 29th, Minister of Science and Technology Yin Hejun said at a press conference of the State Council Information Office on September 29th that during the “15th Five-Year Plan” period, key and core technologies will be fought to provide strong support for high-quality development and high-level security. Focus on the long-term development needs and strategic needs of the country, implement the major national science and technology projects that have been launched, and condense and deploy a number of major national science and technology projects for 2035. Focus on scientific and technological issues in national economic and social development, and comprehensively launch the implementation of the “15th Five-Year Plan” national scientific and technological key projects. The entire chain promotes research in key areas such as integrated circuits, industrial motherboards, and high-end instruments, and solves all stuck problems in the innovation chain. Strengthen the research and development of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum technology, biotechnology, and brain-computer interfaces to seize the commanding heights of scientific and technological development.
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[Ministry of Science and Technology: Focus on 6 aspects of work to promote the construction of a scientific and technological power to a new level] September 29th, today (29th), the State Council Information Office held a series of press conferences with the theme of "Starting the 15th Five-Year Plan". Minister of Science and Technology Yin Hejun introduced the relevant situation of promoting the construction of a scientific and technological power during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period. The "15th Five-Year Plan" period is a critical period for building a scientific and technological power. The "Outline" of the country's "15th Five-Year Plan" takes "substantially improving the level of self-reliance and self-reliance in science and technology" as one of the main goals of economic and social development, and makes systematic arrangements for scientific and technological innovation. The Ministry of Science and Technology will adhere to the "four orientations", firmly grasp the historical opportunities of the new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, focus on accelerating self-reliance in high-level science and technology, lead the development of new productive forces, and take original and leading scientific and technological research as the main direction to promote the construction of a scientific and technological power to a new level. Focus on 6 aspects of work: The first is to strengthen the foundation, comprehensively improve original innovation capabilities, and build a solid foundation for a technologically powerful nation. To strengthen the strategic, forward-looking and systematic layout of basic research, we must not only face the world's technological frontiers, strengthen original innovation "from 0 to 1", and actively explore "no man's land"; we must also focus on strategic areas related to national security and major interests, and reveal the underlying scientific issues and technical principles of "from 1 to 0". It is necessary to accelerate the advancement of artificial intelligence-empowered scientific research and lead the transformation of scientific research paradigms. Strengthen the construction of high-quality discipline systems, focus on cultivating emerging disciplines and developing interdisciplinary disciplines. The second is to focus on key issues and fight for key core technologies to provide strong support for high-quality development and high-level security. Focus on the long-term development needs and strategic needs of the country, implement the major national science and technology projects that have been launched, and condense and deploy a number of major national science and technology projects for 2035. Focus on scientific and technological issues in national economic and social development, and comprehensively launch the implementation of the “15th Five-Year Plan” national scientific and technological key projects. The entire chain promotes research in key areas such as integrated circuits, industrial motherboards, and high-end instruments, and solves all stuck problems in the innovation chain. Strengthen the research and development of strategic cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum technology, biotechnology, and brain-computer interfaces to seize the commanding heights of scientific and technological development. The third is the plastic industry, promoting the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, and using technological innovation to lead the development of new productive forces. Strengthen the application orientation of scientific and technological innovation, condense major scientific and technological issues from industrial development, and plan and deploy scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation in an integrated manner. Strengthen scientific and technological support to lead the construction of a modern industrial system, promote the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, and let "old trees sprout new shoots"; cultivate and expand emerging industries to create more trillion-level industrial clusters; proactively layout future industries and continuously cultivate new economic growth points. Further strengthen the dominant position of enterprises in scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation, and promote the accumulation of more innovation resources in enterprises. The fourth is to benefit people's livelihood, relying on technological innovation to provide more high-quality products and services to improve people's livelihood and well-being. Strengthen agricultural scientific and technological innovation, accelerate scientific and technological research in the fields of major disease prevention and ecological environmental protection, and improve the level of technical equipment in safety production and major disaster response. Through scientific and technological innovation, we can make the sky bluer, the water clearer, the food better, and the body healthier, so that the people's sense of gain, happiness, and security will be more fulfilling, more secure, and more sustainable. The fifth is to strengthen the system, further coordinate the resources and strengths of all parties, and enhance the overall effectiveness of the national innovation system. Optimize the positioning and layout of national strategic scientific and technological forces and strengthen collaborative innovation. Promote the development of educational science and technology talents in an integrated manner and achieve positive interaction between independent innovation in science and technology and independent cultivation of talents. Coordinate and promote the construction of a regional science and technology innovation system, build international science and technology innovation centers and regional science and technology innovation centers, and encourage various regions to build characteristic innovation highlands according to local conditions. Optimize the scientific research ecology, improve the market environment that encourages innovation, vigorously promote the spirit of scientists, and strengthen the construction of scientific research integrity, so that advocating science and pursuing innovation will become common practice throughout society. The sixth is to promote cooperation, promote high-level scientific and technological openness, and build a global scientific and technological community. Strengthen bilateral, multilateral and non-governmental scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation between governments. Focus on global challenges such as climate and energy and strengthen joint research and development. Organize and implement international major science plans and major science projects, and encourage the establishment of international science and technology organizations in China. Actively participate in the formulation of international governance rules in the field of emerging technologies, and work with other countries to build a global science and technology governance system.
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[CITIC Construction Investment: The turning point of the medical device sector is coming] On September 29, CITIC Securities Research Report believed that long-term investment opportunities in the medical device sector come from innovation, overseas expansion and mergers and acquisitions. The sector’s innovation and internationalization capabilities have been recognized, and valuations are being re-evaluated. After the surge in the innovative drug sector, the medical device sector's globally competitive products with improved innovation and breakthrough innovation are gradually being recognized. There are also a number of companies that are actively strategically expanding the second growth curve and achieving high growth in overseas business, and their valuations are rising. It is recommended to continue to pay attention to the innovative medical device track with large market space and low localization rate, as well as investment opportunities in themes such as mergers and acquisitions, brain-computer interfaces, AI medical care, surgical robots, and exoskeleton robots. It is recommended to pay attention to the related catalysts in the clinical, registration, volume, and overseas expansion of innovative medical devices, such as PFA, RDN, TAVR and other products. The directions with more potential catalysts are expected to see individual stocks rise several times. In the future, AI medical care, brain-computer interfaces, etc. are also expected to become new technological directions that investors will focus on.
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[Seven departments: Improve the application level of new batteries such as flexible batteries and special-shaped batteries in smart wearable devices and other fields] On September 28, seven departments including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology jointly issued the "15th Five-Year Plan for the Development of New Battery Industry", which proposed to promote innovative applications in multiple fields. Improve the application level of new batteries such as flexible batteries and special-shaped batteries in the fields of smart wearable devices, smart homes, and mobile medical equipment, consolidate and expand the application scale of new energy vehicles and consumer electronics, and expand application scenarios in "sand desert" and alpine regions. Actively promote the electrification of public transportation, heavy trucks, aviation, inland water vessels, agricultural machinery and other fields, and carry out the application of new energy storage in innovative scenarios such as intelligent computing centers and industrial green microgrids. Explore innovations in application models such as green power direct connection, virtual power plants, and computing and power collaboration. Explore application scenarios such as deep space, deep sea, deep earth and polar exploration, brain-computer interface, intelligent bionics, intelligent robots, and special equipment to serve the country’s major strategies and cutting-edge technology development needs.
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[Li Qiang emphasized during a survey in Shanghai to accelerate the cultivation and expansion of emerging industries and future industries and continue to expand and strengthen advanced manufacturing] Li Qiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Premier of the State Council, visited Shanghai on September 22. He emphasized that it is necessary to thoroughly implement General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important instructions on the development of advanced manufacturing and the spirit of the National Advanced Manufacturing Conference, adhere to the direction of intelligence, greenness, and integration, promote the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, vigorously develop a new generation of intelligent manufacturing, accelerate the cultivation and expansion of emerging industries and future industries, and continue to make advanced manufacturing bigger and stronger. At the Shanghai Electric National Artificial Intelligence Application Pilot Base, Li Qiang inspected special robots, industrial robot products and their application displays in complex scenarios, listened to reports on the construction of "artificial intelligence +" integrated service providers and artificial intelligence native factories, and visited the intelligent robot assembly and debugging pilot workshop. Li Qiang pointed out that emerging industries such as artificial intelligence are developing at a rapid pace, and the application of related technologies is profoundly reshaping the manufacturing technology system, production model and industrial form, opening up a new space for technological innovation and brand promotion in the manufacturing industry. It is necessary to combine the two advantages of China's manufacturing industry and digital intelligence technology, promote "artificial intelligence + manufacturing" in depth, promote artificial intelligence to better empower the development of advanced manufacturing, promote the intelligent upgrading of the entire process of R&D, production, management, etc., further activate the potential of data elements, drive the comprehensive digital transformation of more industries, and create a smarter industrial chain and supply chain. It is necessary to target common problems in the manufacturing field, focus on key links such as industrial design, pilot verification, and intelligent operation and maintenance, build more manufacturing production service platforms, strengthen the supply of integrated services and diversified solutions, and help all types of enterprises, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, carry out intelligent transformation more efficiently and at low cost, and continuously enhance development momentum and competitive advantages. Shanghai Future Start Community is a science and technology innovation incubation platform focusing on future industries. Li Qiang came here to learn more about the construction of community innovation ecosystem, the operation of Shanghai Future Industry Fund, etc., inspected technology products in the fields of brain-computer interface, quantum computing, etc., and communicated cordially with scientific and technological personnel and community staff. Li Qiang pointed out that future industries are potential blue oceans for the development of advanced manufacturing. It is necessary to strengthen the tracking, analysis and judgment of future technological development, strengthen the research on key core technologies, build solid basic research support, encourage bold exploration, tolerate trial and error, and continuously expand the frontier of industrial innovation. It is necessary to build a first-class innovation ecosystem, promote the in-depth integration of industry, academia and research, strengthen scientific and technological services, and actively cultivate and open application scenarios. In view of the long growth cycle and high market risks of future industries, we must vigorously develop venture capital, strengthen patient capital, and establish a future industry investment growth and risk sharing mechanism. Li Qiang emphasized that talents are the first resource, and only by having talents can we win the future. It is necessary to strengthen the talent gathering and training function of scientific research institutions, innovation platforms, enterprises, and science and technology plans, explore new models for training top innovative talents, and strive to create more high-quality talents. Chen Jining and Wu Zhenglong participated in the survey. (Xinhua News Agency)
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[Ten departments: Accelerate the research and development of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, supercomputing, and computational medicine to empower drugs, and explore new models of pharmaceutical and device production such as ultra-limited manufacturing, space pharmaceuticals, and biomanufacturing] On September 18, ten departments including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan for the Development of the Pharmaceutical Industry," which mentioned accelerating the deployment of cutting-edge technologies and products. Strengthen interdisciplinary integration and cutting-edge technology supply, and support joint research by pharmaceutical industry enterprises, universities, scientific research institutes, medical institutions, etc. Accelerate new technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, supercomputing, and computational medicine to empower drug research and development; explore new models of pharmaceutical and device production such as ultra-limited manufacturing, space pharmaceuticals, and biomanufacturing; deepen the application of cutting-edge technologies such as gene editing, precise molecular delivery, cell programming and regulation, advanced omics, and new-generation brain-computer interfaces; break through key technologies such as the synthesis of artificial life systems, organoids and organ chips, universal cell therapy, complex regenerative organs, integrated diagnosis and treatment radiopharmaceuticals, and xenotransplantation organs; and cultivate several new growth points.
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[National standards for electric motorcycle battery swap systems will be implemented] September 16th, reporters learned today that from October 1, the national standard "Technical Specifications for Battery Swap Systems for Electric Motorcycles and Electric Mopeds" (GB/T47352-2026) will be implemented. Electric motorcycles using battery swap mode have the advantages of easy operation, low cost, and safe power consumption. However, in the past, there was a lack of unified specifications and requirements for the battery swap performance of the entire vehicle. The upcoming national standards focus on the three core goals of speed, safety, and reliability, and systematically put forward technical requirements and test methods for battery swap systems for electric motorcycles and electric mopeds. The main contents are as follows: The first is to reflect rapidity. In order to ensure that users can complete the battery swap operation efficiently and smoothly, structurally, the battery compartment is required to be reasonably laid out, and requirements related to the battery swap interface are put forward to ensure that the battery can be loaded and locked quickly and accurately. Operationally, a schematic diagram of the common steps of the battery swap operation is given to guide manufacturers to standardize product instructions, so that users can obtain a consistent and fast operating experience in battery swap systems of different brands. The second is to ensure safety. The standards put forward strict requirements from multiple aspects such as electrical safety, mechanical safety and material safety to further protect users' personal safety. For example, requirements such as withstand voltage, insulation resistance, and temperature rise are put forward for the power exchange interface to effectively prevent the risk of electric shock, short circuit, and overheating; the flame retardant level of the non-metallic materials of the battery compartment and the power exchange interface is specified to reduce fire hazards from the source. The third is to improve reliability. The standard establishes a multi-dimensional reliability assessment system based on the characteristics of high-frequency use and complex working conditions of the battery replacement mode. At the vehicle level, energy consumption rate and remaining power indication tests are carried out to ensure that the power display is accurate and credible. In terms of structural strength, sinusoidal vibration and mechanical impact tests are conducted to further prevent the risk of battery and battery replacement structure failure. In terms of durability, the number of plug-in and pull-out durability tests for the power replacement interface is specified. After the test, the temperature rise reaches the standard and the function is normal, ensuring reliable mechanical and electrical connections throughout the life cycle. The implementation of this standard will further improve the safety level of motorcycle battery swapping systems, improve the convenience and user experience of consumers' daily battery swapping operations, and provide safer, more convenient and more flexible options for people to travel short distances. (CCTV News)
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[National Medical Insurance Bureau convened a symposium of surgical robot experts] September 11th, according to the National Medical Insurance Bureau, on the morning of September 11, the National Medical Insurance Bureau organized a symposium of surgical robot experts. Huake Precision, Shanghai MicroPort, Medtronic, and Intuitive Fosun Representatives from seven domestic and foreign surgical robot manufacturers including Shenzhen Jingfeng, Beijing Tianzhihang, and Stryker, and representatives from five hospitals including Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Jishuitan Hospital, and Beijing Tongren Hospital participated in the discussion and exchange. Everyone generally agrees that the current functions of surgical robots need to continue to expand, from highly concentrated fields such as urology, orthopedics, and general surgery, to more precise efforts in areas such as brain surgery and interventional surgery, and to seamlessly integrate with the rapidly developing brain-computer interface technology to maximize the technical advantages of surgical robots. Surgical robots must also keep pace with cutting-edge technologies such as intelligent robots and artificial intelligence, constantly learn from good experiences in the use of robots in other fields, further enrich the scenarios for the use of surgical robots, and boldly imagine, carefully verify, and actively advance toward the goal of autonomous automation of some or all functions.
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[Beijing: Accelerate the creation of new products in fields such as quantum technology, brain-computer interfaces, and sixth-generation mobile communications] On September 9, the Beijing Municipal People's Government issued the "Beijing High-Precision Industry Development Plan during the 15th Five-Year Plan Period." It pointed out that the future industrial growth matrix should be cultivated. Focusing on the six directions of future information, future health, future manufacturing, future energy, future materials, and future space, we will build a future industry growth matrix that "continues kinetic energy, stimulates potential, and leads with foresight." The kinetic energy continuity matrix focuses on product iterative optimization and large-scale application, and continues to promote embodied intelligent robots, hydrogen energy, bio-manufacturing, etc. to become new economic growth points. The potential stimulation matrix focuses on engineering organization and scenario verification to accelerate the creation of new products in fields such as quantum technology, brain-computer interfaces, and sixth-generation mobile communications (6G). The forward-looking leadership phalanx focuses on the layout of multiple technological routes and expands first-mover advantages in areas such as space computing power, atomic-level manufacturing, and brain-inspired intelligence. Promote the gathering of innovative elements such as talents, funds, and data, strengthen the construction of future industry pilot areas and new education platforms, adhere to dynamic layout and array development, and always maintain the leadership in future industries.
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[The 5th Global Digital Trade Expo will be held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang from September 23 to 27] On September 7, the State Council Information Office held a press conference today to introduce that the 5th Global Digital Trade Expo will be held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang from September 23 to 27. With the theme of "Meeting the Future of AI at the Digital Trade Fair", this year's Digital Trade Fair promotes integration through exhibitions. Artificial intelligence exhibitors accounted for more than one-third of the exhibitors. They were the first to set up a Token area, and artificial intelligence application pilot bases were collectively unveiled, comprehensively presenting a full-chain innovation ecology of general models, industry applications, and intelligent terminals. At the same time, events such as the World Artificial Intelligence Open Source Competition, Embodied Intelligence Application Challenge, and Global Brain-Computer Interface Innovation Competition will also be held to accelerate the implementation of artificial intelligence technology. Up to now, the total exhibition area is 170,000 square meters, with international exhibitors accounting for more than 20%. Malaysia and Hungary are the guest countries, and the number of overseas pavilions has exceeded the total number of previous exhibitions. Representatives from 121 countries and regions and 29 international organizations have confirmed their attendance, conducting exchanges and consultations on topics such as "Silk Road e-commerce", cross-border data, and green trade. In addition, this digital trade fair will also hold a series of brand activities such as "Silk Road E-commerce Day", "BRICS Dialogue" and "Digital Trade Africa Day". A series of results such as the "China Digital Trade Development Report 2026" and the "Silk Road E-commerce" Cooperation Development Report 2026 were simultaneously released.
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[Mandatory national standards for electric bicycle charging piles are officially released to regulate the safety technical indicators of supporting charging facilities for electric bicycles] On September 4, the mandatory national standard GB 47371-2026 "Safety Technical Specifications for Electric Bicycle Charging Piles" organized by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the State Administration for Market Regulation, jointly with the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the National Energy Administration, and the National Fire and Rescue Bureau was officially released on March 31, 2026, and will be implemented on April 1, 2027. This standard regulates the design and production process of electric bicycle charging piles, filling the gap in the previous mandatory standards for electric bicycle charging piles. The standard applies to AC/DC charging piles that charge compliant electric bicycles and their batteries. It standardizes the safety technical indicators of electric bicycle charging piles from three dimensions: general requirements, safety protection functions, and special requirements for DC charging piles, and clarifies the corresponding test methods. Among them, in terms of general requirements, the standard regulates product labeling and instructions, fire and flame retardant performance, contact temperature rise limit, surge immunity, leakage protection, etc., and clarifies strict technical indicators; In terms of safety protection functions, it is required that products will not be dangerous in case of misuse and failure, and charging piles must have seven protection functions including short-circuit protection, over-current protection, and input over-voltage protection, and be able to automatically cut off the output power when abnormal conditions occur. In terms of DC charging piles, products are required to use the same interface as GB 42296-2022 "Safety Technical Requirements for Chargers for Electric Bicycles" and support the two key functions of mutual recognition, collaboration and polarity identification to ensure charging safety.
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[Promoting the high-quality development of the embodied intelligence industry, the Yangtze River Delta G60 cities released a co-construction initiative] On September 4, the launching ceremony of the 2026 Zhejiang Province “Quality Month” event and the 9th Yangtze River Delta G60 Science and Technology Innovation Corridor Quality Standards Conference were held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. It was learned from the conference that in order to gather consensus between the upstream and downstream of the industry chain, build a quality standard co-governance pattern for industry-university-research-application collaboration, and promote the high-quality development of the embodied intelligence industry, the "Yangtze River Delta G60 Cities Embodied Intelligence Industry Quality Standard Collaborative Construction Initiative" and the "2025 Yangtze River Delta G60 Science and Technology Innovation Corridor Quality Standard Evaluation Index System Research Report" and other results were released at the meeting. The "Yangtze River Delta G60 Cities Embodied Intelligent Industry Quality Standards Collaborative Construction Initiative" proposes: adhere to quality first and build a solid foundation for industrial development; jointly build a standard system and open up industrial collaboration interfaces; collaborate on data governance and consolidate the intelligent training base, etc. Among them, in terms of adhering to quality first, we focus on the co-construction of standards systems, encourage enterprises to actively participate in the formulation of national standards and industry standards, and further promote the collaborative implementation of standards in basic general, core technologies, components, complete machine systems, industry applications and other fields. (CCTV News)
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[The medical insurance department will trial a pre-project establishment system for medical service price projects] On September 4, the State Council Information Office held a series of press conferences with the theme of "Starting the 15th Five-Year Plan". According to reports, the medical insurance department will trial a pre-project establishment system for medical service price projects. After new technologies are approved to enter clinical research, From the time a new product enters the special review process for innovative medical devices until it is officially approved, the medical insurance department intervenes in advance to provide price policy guidance, unblock the green channel for price approval, implement "project approval in one province, follow up nationwide", promote the seamless connection between approved applications and price approval, and promote the large-scale application of major innovation results. In the process of compiling the project approval guide, we paid close attention to the achievements of medical technology innovation and unified the addition of more than 200 related price items such as surgical robots and brain-computer interfaces to solve the charging demands for a large number of new technologies and new products for approved applications. After the implementation of these price items, they will bring incremental development to medical institutions and will also help new technologies and new products to accelerate the return of income, achieving a win-win situation for patients, medical quality improvement, and industrial development.