From Beijing to London: A Breakthrough in Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer Presented at Conference
On March 13, the 41st Annual European Association of Urology Congress (EAU26) officially opened in London, United Kingdom. As one of the leading global events in urology, the congress brought together clinicians, researchers, and industry experts from around the world to explore cutting-edge research, key clinical challenges, and the latest technological innovations in the field.
Cancer Awareness Shouldn’t Fade in a Week
Every April, as spring comes into full bloom, National Cancer Prevention and Treatment Awareness Week brings a surge of public education campaigns and free clinics across China. But after the headlines fade, one question remains: what truly makes a lasting difference in how people prevent and manage cancer?
“X-Ray Vision” for Surgeons: AI Holograms Transform Cancer Surgery
Among the 2026 China Integrated Oncology Diagnosis and Treatment Technology Guidelines series, the Holographic Imaging Technology Guidelines stand out as the first of their kind globally. By integrating artificial intelligence, this technology converts conventional two-dimensional CT, MRI, and other imaging data into three-dimensional digital holograms. It is transforming preoperative planning, intraoperative navigation, medical education, and patient communication, particularly in urologic oncology surgery.
“Becoming Chinese” Takes on New Meaning: United Family Unveils Immersive TCM Experiences for Tourists
This week the 2026 Beijing Inbound Tourism Development Conference was held in Beijing. This year's conference centered on the on-point theme “Becoming Chinese.” More than 300 leading inbound tourism operators from over 40 countries and regions, including Russia, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Singapore, and Malaysia, gathered to explore new opportunities in China’s inbound tourism market.
Tired of Daily Diabetes Shots? This New Once-Weekly Treatment May Change How Type 2 Diabetes Is Managed
For many people living with Type 2 diabetes, managing blood sugar means daily injections, frequent glucose monitoring, and constant concerns about hypoglycemia and weight gain. These challenges can make travel, work, and everyday life more complicated.
Is Your Child Growing Slower Than Expected? A New Option Arrives at United Family
On July 26, 2026, Beijing United Family Hospital held its Children's Growth & Development Forum and New Therapy Launch Ceremony at Beijing United Family Women's & Children's Hospital. The event brought together pediatric specialists, industry experts, and families to talk about the latest developments in children's growth and endocrine care in Beijing.
They Came to Observe, They Left Transformed
For many high school students interested in medicine, internships often mean observing from the sidelines—watching procedures, following doctors, and learning about healthcare from a distance. This June, Beijing United Family Hospital offered Grade 10–12 students a different experience: a five-day Medical Immersion Program designed to take them beyond traditional shadowing and into the real world of healthcare.
Five Hundred Ninety Grams: A Tiny Beginning, A Remarkable Journey
Born at just 25 weeks and 4 days of gestation and weighing only 590 grams, Camila (a pseudonym) became the smallest premature infant ever treated at Beijing United Family Hospital. After more than 100 days of intensive multidisciplinary care in the NICU, she grew from 590 grams to 2,455 grams and was discharged home in stable condition.
Two Hundred Days of Determination: Restoring Hope for a Patient with Complex Gastrointestinal Obstruction
After years of living with severe digestive tract obstruction and unsuccessful treatment elsewhere, an elderly patient came to Beijing United Family Hospital with three gastrointestinal obstructions and severe malnutrition. Through staged endoscopic therapy, nutritional optimisation and minimally invasive surgery, the multidisciplinary team restored his ability to eat and helped him return home after more than 200 days of care.
International Expertise, One Kidney Saved
An elderly patient from Southeast Asia travelled to Beijing United Family Hospital after being diagnosed with a kidney tumor in his only functioning kidney. Through meticulous surgical planning and multidisciplinary collaboration, the team successfully removed the tumor while preserving kidney function.