Researchers at the University of Tehran have introduced an AI-driven Hip Osteoarthritis Index (HOI) that uses gait analysis to more accurately assess disease severity, track progression, and evaluate treatment outcomes beyond traditional X-ray methods.
Early Detection of Breast Cancer Gains Ground in Iran
Iran’s knowledge-based firm Nanodaru Bojohan Pardis has brought its antibody drug conjugate Tadrox to full production and is preparing for Phase III trials. Early data indicate markedly higher efficacy, delayed disease progression up to sixfold and far fewer side effects, while local manufacturing cuts treatment costs to under 10% of comparable imported therapies.
IRAN MED 2025 opened with participation from 200+ companies and 300 brands representing 35 countries, showcasing the latest medical, pharmaceutical, and laboratory equipment.
Iran’s tourism authority has set medical tourism as a strategic priority, rolling out plans to upgrade infrastructure, streamline regulations, standardize services, and digitize patient journeys aiming to rank among West Asia’s top five destinations within five years.
Isfahan University of Technology researchers created an ultralight, flexible nano-textile that combines strong EMI shielding with electro/photothermal heating and antibacterial performance, promising applications in wearables, medical textiles, and electronics.
An Iranian startup has built a DAB-based device that manufactures biodegradable microneedle patches in about 15 minutes through a single, automated, continuous step cutting costs by up to 50% and enabling applications from vaccination to dermatology and cosmetics.
Two leading biotech companies have developed the first fully synthetic, cell-free manufacturing platform for personalized RNA-based cancer therapeutics, marking a major leap in medical innovation by halving production time and significantly improving safety.
Tehran – June 2025 – In a significant move to enhance domestic pharmaceutical capabilities, the Islamic Republic of Iran unveiled 23 new pharmaceutical products during an official ceremony attended by Minister of Health Dr. Mohammadreza Zafarghandi and the head of the Execution of Imam Khomeini’s Order, Seyed Parviz Fattah, at the Barekat Pharmaceutical Industrial Complex.
Birjand, Iran – May 31, 2025 – The Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Herat, Alireza Marhamati, emphasized that health tourism represents a strategic opportunity to strengthen ties between Iran and Afghanistan, with South Khorasan Province playing a central role due to its shared border with Afghanistan’s Farah Province. Marhamati made these […]