On September 16, 2024, the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) wrapped up in Beijing, with the health and medical services segment running from September 12 to 16 under the ongoing theme “Global Services, Shared Health.”
This year’s event showcased participation from 89 prominent companies and specialized medical service institutions across a variety of sectors, such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, innovative research, digital healthcare, and health management. The exhibition adopted a hybrid format, highlighting advanced technologies, products, equipment, and comprehensive medical service solutions throughout the entire healthcare cycle, from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation.
Organized by the Beijing Municipal Health Commission and backed by the academic support of the China Hospital Association, this year’s exhibition achieved a remarkable 100% participation rate, with an overall internationalization rate of 33.3%. Notably, 35.96% of participating entities hailed from the Fortune Global 500 and other industry-leading firms, setting multiple records in the process.
The event featured impressive displays, including contributions from 20 national medical centers, pilot hospitals dedicated to advancing public health, and technology industrial parks. Institutions such as Hong Kong University Shenzhen Hospital, the Beijing Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and notable hospitals showcased cutting-edge medical research and the application of new technologies.
One standout attraction was the AI-based emotional assessment system featured at the Beijing Anding Hospital exhibit, which gathered considerable interest from attendees through hands-on experiences. According to the staff on site, this system leverages AI and brain-computer interface technology to deliver precise readings of brain signals, enabling users to complete a comprehensive mental health assessment in just three minutes.
Developed using proprietary high-precision EEG and HRV collection technologies, this system is designed to be portable, quick, and cost-effective for a range of applications—including use in educational institutions, social mental health services, rehabilitation centers, and home settings. It effectively monitors mental health across various age groups and provides objective evaluations.
Beijing Anding Hospital also spotlighted other innovative projects, such as an EEG clinical characterization system and new treatment technologies targeting depression through gut microbiomes, signaling significant progress in the mental health landscape during the fair.
At the Beijing Anzhen Hospital exhibit, numerous innovations in cardiovascular devices drew attention, showcasing a vascular flow meter, intraoperative brain protection devices for cardiac procedures, cardiac stabilizers, new neurointerventional catheters, targeted drug delivery systems for atherosclerosis, minimally invasive coronary bypass tools, and a pioneering liquid-helium-free atomic magnetometer for cardiac magnetic field imaging.
During CIFTIS, Beijing Anzhen Hospital forged important collaborations with various tech firms, including agreements for joint medical laboratories focused on ventricular assist device therapy and AI-based simulation research for heart failure support. These partnerships aim to accelerate the implementation of innovations such as multi-channel intraoperative coordination and quality control robotic systems, thus energizing the high-quality development of the medical and health industry.
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