SPINE

VisAR Augmented Reality Surgical Guidance System Using Low-Cost Off-the-Shelf HoloLens 2 Hardware Achieves Remarkable Results in Spine Surgery

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Friday, July 15, 2022

The article presents accuracy data for open and minimally invasive pedicle screw navigation achieved by its next generation augmented reality (AR) surgical guidance technology, VisAR.

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  • The article presents accuracy data for open and minimally invasive pedicle screw navigation achieved by its next generation augmented reality (AR) surgical guidance technology, VisAR.
  • The VisAR system translates the patient's radiologic imaging data into a 3D hologram which is precisely superimposed on the patient by hologram-to-patient optical code alignment.
  • The system is an off-the-shelf HoloLens 2 (Microsoft) AR visor, which uses transformative software developed by Novarad for precision guided open and minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS).
  • VisAR responds to voice commands for smooth operational control and to maintain OR sterility, with a nominal OR footprint.

EC Healthcare Forms a Joint Venture with KaiLong and Asia Allied Infrastructure

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Monday, June 6, 2022

The Group will also have the naming rights to the Medical Building, which is expected to raise the Group's brand awareness.

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  • The Group will also have the naming rights to the Medical Building, which is expected to raise the Group's brand awareness.
  • Ms. Ada Wong, Executive Director, Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Investment Officer of EC Healthcare said, "The Medical Building will become the centrepiece of our Group's premium medical and healthcare services in Hong Kong.
  • Mr. Dominic Pang, Chairman of Asia Allied Infrastructure, said, "AAI is delighted to be cooperating with EC Healthcare and KaiLong for this meaningful establishment.
  • Asia Allied Infrastructure Holdings Limited ("Asia Allied Infrastructure") is listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under stock code 00711.

EC Healthcare Acquires Health Screening Services Chain, Further Expand Customer Base and Consolidate the Health Screening Market

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Monday, May 23, 2022

The Target Group has a long-standing history in providing comprehensive health screening services in Hong Kong since 2002.

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  • The Target Group has a long-standing history in providing comprehensive health screening services in Hong Kong since 2002.
  • Upon completion of the acquisition, the Group shall operate a total of 6 health screening services centers, covering New Territories, Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, thereby further consolidating the health screening market in Hong Kong.
  • Leveraging on Target Group's wide loyal customers and its long-established reputation for premium services, the Group will effectively expand its customer base.
  • We believe that this acquisition will enable the Group to further consolidate the healthcare market and fortify our leadership in discretionary medical market.

EC Healthcare expects sales volume to increase 35% Y-o-Y to no less than HK$3 billion for the Year

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Benefiting from the diversified business portfolio and continuous improvement in operation efficiency, the Group's business grew steadily against market headwinds.

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  • Benefiting from the diversified business portfolio and continuous improvement in operation efficiency, the Group's business grew steadily against market headwinds.
  • The Group also expanded business via organic growth and M&A so as to further consolidate its leading position.
  • The Group expects to record sales volume of no less than HK$3 billion for the Year, representing a no less than 35% Year-on-Year ("Y-o-Y") increase.
  • The overall sales performance of the Group for the second half of Year is expected to record a no less than 15% Y-o-Y increase.

EC Healthcare Acquires Veterinary Business, Further Consolidate the Pet Service Industry and Increase Market Shares

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

Upon completion of the Acquisition, the financial results of the Target Company will be consolidated into the consolidated financial statements of the Group.

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  • Upon completion of the Acquisition, the financial results of the Target Company will be consolidated into the consolidated financial statements of the Group.
  • The Target Company principally provides veterinary services in Tai Po with four registered veterinary surgeons.
  • We believe this acquisition will help the Group expand the veterinary business layout and service capability, and further increase the veterinary market share, thereby consolidating the Group's industry leadership as an integrated medical and healthcare group.
  • Looking ahead, the Group has been developing an enclosed healthcare ecosystem focused on satisfaction of customers and creating more value to further consolidate the healthcare market."

EC Healthcare Opens New Multi-Service Flagship Medical Centre at Central and Advanced Imaging Centre at Taikoo

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Monday, April 4, 2022

The upper five floors of the New Flagship Centre offer services including but not limited to general medical, orthopedics, ophthalmology, chiropractic, physiotherapy and pain management and service centres have commenced operations.

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  • The upper five floors of the New Flagship Centre offer services including but not limited to general medical, orthopedics, ophthalmology, chiropractic, physiotherapy and pain management and service centres have commenced operations.
  • The other two floors will be an advanced imaging centre serving as a one-stop medical imaging service hub, which is expected to commence operation in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Mr. Eddy Tang, Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of EC Healthcare said, "EC Healthcare has been developing preventive and precision medicine as its core businesses.
  • EC Healthcare is Hong Kong's largest non-hospital medical service provider*, leveraging its core businesses of preventive and precision medicine, and committed to developing medical artificial intelligence by integrating its multi-disciplinary medical services.

EC Healthcare Included as an Eligible Stock of the Shenzhen - Hong Kong Stock Connect

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Monday, March 7, 2022

HONG KONG, Mar 7, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - EC Healthcare (the "Company", which together with its subsidiaries is referred to as the "Group", SEHK stock code: 2138), the largest non-hospital medical group in Hong Kong*, is pleased to announce that the Company has been included as an eligible stock of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, with effect from March 7, 2022, pursuant to the Announcement on Adjustment of the Stock List of Hong Kong Stock Connect issued by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on March 7, 2022.

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  • HONG KONG, Mar 7, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - EC Healthcare (the "Company", which together with its subsidiaries is referred to as the "Group", SEHK stock code: 2138), the largest non-hospital medical group in Hong Kong*, is pleased to announce that the Company has been included as an eligible stock of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, with effect from March 7, 2022, pursuant to the Announcement on Adjustment of the Stock List of Hong Kong Stock Connect issued by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on March 7, 2022.
  • Mainland investors can directly trade the Company's stock after the Company is included as an eligible stock of the Shenzhen - Hong Kong stock connect.
  • The Company believes the inclusion of the shares of the Company in the trading mechanism of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect demonstrates market recognition of the Company's investment value and growth prospects.
  • The Group is a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Composite Index and the MSCI Hong Kong Small Cap Index.

EC Healthcare Included in the Hang Seng Composite Index & Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong Index

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Friday, February 18, 2022

The HSCI inclusion also implies that the Company are eligible stocks for Stock Connect, which is an important scheme for mutual stock market access between the Mainland and Hong Kong.

Key Points: 
  • The HSCI inclusion also implies that the Company are eligible stocks for Stock Connect, which is an important scheme for mutual stock market access between the Mainland and Hong Kong.
  • As EC Healthcare becomes eligible stocks for Stock Connect, the mainland investors can directly trade the Company's stock.
  • Mr. Eddy Tang, Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of EC Healthcare said, "The inclusion of EC Healthcare in the Hang Seng Composite Index demonstrates the capital market's recognition of the Group's growth potential.
  • The Group is a constituent stock of the MSCI Small Cap Index and the Hang Seng Composite Index.

EC Healthcare Acquires Multi-Disciplinary Medical Services Centers

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

The Target Company owns Health & Care Dental Services Limited, Health & Care Dental Clinic Limited, Health & Care (Macau) Dental Group Limited, Qualigenics Medical Limited, AmMed Cancer Center (Central) Limited and Humphrey & Partners Medical Services Management Limited and has a long-standing history in providing comprehensive healthcare services in Hong Kong and Macau since 2000.

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  • The Target Company owns Health & Care Dental Services Limited, Health & Care Dental Clinic Limited, Health & Care (Macau) Dental Group Limited, Qualigenics Medical Limited, AmMed Cancer Center (Central) Limited and Humphrey & Partners Medical Services Management Limited and has a long-standing history in providing comprehensive healthcare services in Hong Kong and Macau since 2000.
  • The medical services that the Target Company provide within its 12 clinics including dental services, chronic disease management services, specialty services, imaging and diagnostic services.
  • EC Healthcare is Hong Kong's largest non-hospital medical service provider*, leveraging its core businesses of preventive and precision medicine, and committed to developing medical artificial intelligence by integrating its multi-disciplinary medical services.
  • The move, which is supported by the Group's high-end branding and quality customer services, is aimed at offering customers safe and effective healthcare and medical services with professionalism.

EC Healthcare Acquires Hong Kong Dental Services Chain

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Monday, November 29, 2021

The Target Company is a dental services chain operator with a long-standing history in Hong Kong providing dental services in Hong Kong since 1958.

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  • The Target Company is a dental services chain operator with a long-standing history in Hong Kong providing dental services in Hong Kong since 1958.
  • As of the date of this announcement, the Target Company operates seven dental clinics located in Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, Repulse Bay and Clean Water Bay of Hong Kong with 32 practicing dentists including dental general practitioners and specialists.
  • EC Healthcare is Hong Kong's largest non-hospital medical service provider*, leveraging its core businesses of preventive and precision medicine, and committed to developing medical artificial intelligence by integrating its multi-disciplinary medical services.
  • The move, which is supported by the Group's high-end branding and quality customer services, is aimed at offering customers safe and effective healthcare and medical services with professionalism.