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#ai-in-healthcare
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Digital life

Cedars-Sinai's AI tool delivered 24/7 care to 42,000 patients. Now, doctors can focus on treatment, not paperwork.

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Health

Inside CVS's bold AI health care plan-and the tech chief's surprising warning for the industry

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Digital life

Cedars-Sinai's AI tool delivered 24/7 care to 42,000 patients. Now, doctors can focus on treatment, not paperwork.

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Health

Inside CVS's bold AI health care plan-and the tech chief's surprising warning for the industry

#ai-in-medicine
fromNature
1 week ago

Meet the biotech-company founders driven by their child's rare disease

Parents of children with serious medical conditions are increasingly founding biotech companies to seek cures for their children’s diseases.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 week ago

Revolutionary interactive projection system transforms care and therapy - Yanko Design

The Tovertafel Pixie enhances lives through interactive projection technology for individuals with dementia, learning disabilities, and limited mobility.
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Babies made using three people's DNA are born free of hereditary disease

Eight babies in the UK were born through a method using genetic material from three people to prevent mitochondrial disease.
fromNews Center
2 weeks ago

New Tool Predicts Cardiovascular Disease Risk More Accurately - News Center

The PREVENT equations were developed in 2023 to enhance the accuracy of cardiovascular disease risk predictions in a diverse patient cohort, improving preventive care efforts.
Public health
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

A robot shows that machines may one day replace human surgeons

The integration of generative artificial intelligence and machine learning into robotic surgical systems like Da Vinci is advancing towards fully autonomous surgical robots capable of performing procedures independently.
Artificial intelligence
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

AI 'scientists' joined these research teams: here's what happened

AI-assisted teams of chatbot specialists can help in developing scientific ideas and exploring treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Why you should NEVER trust a watch to count calories you're burning

Wearables are described as devices that range from smartwatches measuring step counts to sophisticated rings analyzing sleep patterns, cardio-respiratory fitness, and stress levels.
Wearables
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
4 weeks ago

NHS trust running Royal Free 'standout' success at NHS awards

The North London NHS Foundation Trust's Digital, Data, and AI Academy was honored with the Digital Literacy, Education, and Upskilling Award at the HSJ Digital Awards 2025 for its effective IT training program.
Digital life
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 weeks ago

Technology's true test - serving people, society, economy, and the planet | Computer Weekly

Technology's true value lies in who it serves and how it makes life better.
Healthcare
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Health Insurers VowAgainto Fix Prior Authorization Process. Here's What to Know

Health insurance companies pledged to reform the prior authorization process amid patient and provider complaints of care delays.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

UNIIQ invests 1.4M in these 4 South Holland startups to fuel health and deep tech innovation - Silicon Canals

With this strategic injection, UNIIQ is giving both the young companies and the regional innovation ecosystem a boost.
Startup companies
#womens-health
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Pap smears suck. This tampon-like device lets you screen for cervical cancer at home

Teal Health's new FDA-approved product revolutionizes cervical cancer screening by allowing women to conduct pap smears at home, addressing discomfort and accessibility.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Pap smears suck. This tampon-like device lets you screen for cervical cancer at home

Teal Health's new FDA-approved product revolutionizes cervical cancer screening by allowing women to conduct pap smears at home, addressing discomfort and accessibility.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A new chapter for online sales of obesity drug alternatives tests legal limits

Chris Spears launched OrderlyMeds to provide compounded obesity drug alternatives after struggling to find prescribed medication.
Cancer
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Doctors Find They Can Detect Cancer in Blood Years Before Diagnosis

Cancer detection can occur in the bloodstream three years before clinical diagnosis, allowing for earlier intervention.
#emergency-medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Transformative': the UK lab working on a way to halt genetic type of dementia

"It may be one of the first dementias to have a definitive treatment, a cure if you like, a really transformative treatment that allows people to live much longer and much more normal lives..."
London startup
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Aging in place embraced by independent senior living companies

They want independence, Petty said, but once they require help with managing medications or other needs, they are often transitioned into an assisted living environment.
Retirement
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.nature.com
1 month ago

Brain Implant Lets Man with ALS Speak and Sing with His Real Voice'

A brain implant enables a man with a speech disability to communicate expressively, translating neural activity into speech and song almost instantaneously.
#cancer-care
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center unveils name for new care pavilion on Upper East Side | amNewYork

The Kenneth C. Griffin Pavilion at MSK will enhance cancer care with advanced technology and is named after a major benefactor.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center unveils name for new care pavilion on Upper East Side | amNewYork

The Kenneth C. Griffin Pavilion at MSK will enhance cancer care with advanced technology and is named after a major benefactor.
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Healthcare companies chase cures and capital in South Florida

Healthcare leaders are showcasing innovations at the Goldman Sachs Global Healthcare Conference, highlighting treatments catering to consumer health demands.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

'Uber for Getting Off Antidepressants' Launches in the US

Unlike a linear taper that reduces medication by the same amount, a hyperbolic taper gradually slows the rate of reduction, resulting in very small and spaced-out doses.
Alternative medicine
fromAlleywatch
1 month ago

myLaurel Raises $12M to Scale Hospital-at-Home Services for Complex Patients

With increasing patient needs and healthcare costs, myLaurel is pioneering home-based care models, significantly cutting hospital admissions and improving patient outcomes.
NYC startup
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

A Therapist in Every Pocket: Why Access Isn't Everything

AI therapy bots show promise for accessibility in mental health care, but ethical complexities and industry motivations create significant challenges.
Fundraising
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Work begins on new 300m child cancer centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital

A new world-class children's cancer center construction begins, symbolizing hope for families affected by cancer.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

What's in a name: How a Finnish word shaped this startup's fight for cognitive clarity in radiology - Silicon Canals

AIATELLA aims to reduce manual measurement tasks in cardiovascular imaging, helping radiologists focus on complex cases.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

What patients can expect from the new leader of a South Florida hospital system

Dr. Dipen Parekh has been appointed CEO of UHealth, focusing on research expansion and AI in healthcare.
fromLogRocket Blog
1 month ago

Leader Spotlight: Meeting healthcare consumers where they are, with Aditya Raju - LogRocket Blog

Aditya Raju emphasizes the need to understand unique audience segments in healthcare for improved product management and consumer engagement.
#parkinsons-disease
Wearables
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

New Form of Parkinson's Treatment Uses Real-Time Deep-Brain Stimulation

Deep-brain stimulation technology has dramatically improved symptoms for Parkinson's patients, reducing medication and enhancing quality of life.
Wearables
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

New Form of Parkinson's Treatment Uses Real-Time Deep-Brain Stimulation

Deep-brain stimulation technology has dramatically improved symptoms for Parkinson's patients, reducing medication and enhancing quality of life.
fromLogRocket Blog
2 months ago

Leader Spotlight: Structuring teams around two different user groups, with Espen Scheuer - LogRocket Blog

NexHealth accelerates healthcare innovation through a universal API and a patient experience platform targeting developers and providers.
Alternative medicine
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Eindhoven's Salvia BioElectronics raises 53M to advance migraine therapy through neuromodulation tech - Silicon Canals

Salvia BioElectronics raises €53M to advance migraine therapy device ahead of commercialization.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Oxford Brain Diagnostics to roll out revolutionary dementia technology following UK and US regulatory approvals

Oxford Brain Diagnostics is launching innovative software for early dementia diagnosis in the UK and US, following key regulatory approvals.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

In other news this week: Stockholm's Legora raises 71M, ReproNovo raises 57M to advance fertility, Veesion raises 53M in funding, and more - Silicon Canals

Prominent startups are raising significant funding to advance their technologies—Legora with AI for legal work, ReproNovo in fertility, and Veesion in retail theft prevention.
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Good Morning, News: Portland Baby Elephant Awarded Symbolic Parade Authority, Mercury Weekend BlackOut, and Cyanobacteria Algae Bloom Season Is Here

The Oregon Health and Science University developed a new cancer treatment using ultrasound and engineered particles that break down tumors without major side effects.
Portland
fromKqed
2 months ago

Evaluation of Traumatic Brain Injuries Gets Its First Overhaul in 50 Years | KQED

A new framework beyond the Glasgow Coma Scale will enhance traumatic brain injury assessments.
fromNature
2 months ago

AI tool flags people at high risk of postpartum depression

A machine-learning tool predicts postpartum depression risk, helping target preventive care for new parents.
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

The FDA Just Approved an Alzheimer's Disease Blood Test

The FDA approved a blood test for Alzheimer's disease, enhancing early detection and accessibility.
#artificial-intelligence
fromScienceDaily
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI tool grounded in evidence-based medicine outperformed other AI tools -- and most doctors- on USMLE exams

NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Exclusive: Ataraxis AI raises $20.4 million Series A to personalize cancer treatment

Ataraxis AI aims to revolutionize cancer treatment decisions by predicting long-term outcomes, potentially reducing unnecessary chemotherapy.
OMG science
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Why healthcare innovation needs more than AI

AI holds great promise for the life sciences, but humanity's unique capabilities remain irreplaceable in critical aspects of drug development.
Artificial intelligence
fromScienceDaily
3 months ago

AI tool grounded in evidence-based medicine outperformed other AI tools -- and most doctors- on USMLE exams

SCAI, a clinical AI, outperformed most physicians and existing AI tools on USMLE exams, showcasing its potential as a valuable decision-making partner.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Exclusive: Ataraxis AI raises $20.4 million Series A to personalize cancer treatment

Ataraxis AI aims to revolutionize cancer treatment decisions by predicting long-term outcomes, potentially reducing unnecessary chemotherapy.
#nhs
fromTheregister
2 months ago
UK politics

Suppliers asked to support single e-health record in England

NHS England is soliciting ideas for a unified online health record system to enhance patient care.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

NHS to offer take-at-home tablet for MS

NHS patients in England with MS will soon receive home-based tablets to manage their condition, reducing the need for hospital visits.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

NHS to offer take-at-home tablet for MS

NHS patients in England with MS will soon receive home-based tablets to manage their condition, reducing the need for hospital visits.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Weight loss jabs in obese children can help avoid mealtime rows, study says

"Clinicians treating very obese children in Sweden found that liraglutide injections combined with lifestyle changes resulted in a significant weight loss success rate, avoiding mealtime conflicts."
Parenting
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

The HackerNoon Newsletter: Nurses Are Being Hired Like Ubers (5/11/2025) | HackerNoon

"Chrome's V8 team has introduced an innovative feature that significantly enhances JavaScript's performance, making it ten times faster and revolutionizing web applications and user experience."
Women in technology
#pain-management
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

Objective pain score? Here's the problem with that

Advancements in objective pain measurement technology are set to replace subjective pain ratings, leading to more accurate assessments.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Painkillers without the addiction? The new wave of non-opioid pain relief

FDA approves non-opioid painkiller suzetrigine, marking a significant advancement in pain management amid the opioid crisis.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

Dengue home test kit concept can help with early detection and medical intervention - Yanko Design

The innovative dengue fever test kit by Crux Product Design integrates microneedle technology into a simple patch, enhancing testing access and user-friendliness in resource-limited areas.
Mobile UX
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 months ago

Brightline Opens 1st In-Person Mental Health Clinic In Brooklyn

Brightline's Brooklyn clinic launch is the first of several planned clinics in New York.
NYC parents
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

How AposHealth Is Revolutionizing Chronic Pain Relief with AI and Wearable Tech | HackerNoon

The dual challenge of rising healthcare expectations and labor shortages necessitates the adoption of innovative technologies for improving efficiency and patient care.
Wearables
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland backs 3 Amsterdam startups

Phosphoenix has a unique neurotech solution to (partially) restore the vision of blind people. With this financing from Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland, we hope to advance this groundbreaking technology.
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Eli Lilly Will Be the Next $1 Trillion Stock

Eli Lilly is on track to become the first healthcare company to reach a $1 trillion market cap, driven by its dominance in the GLP-1 market.
London startup
Healthcare
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Telemedicine and Prescription Drugs

Telemedicine is revolutionizing healthcare by enabling remote consultations and faster medication delivery, reshaping patient expectations and the pharma business.
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

Electronic patient records to launch in Germany from end of April

Germany will launch nationwide electronic patient records on April 29th, improving healthcare efficiency and access.
The electronic patient record will be mandatory for clinics starting in October.
fromNews Center
3 months ago

Improving Patient Screening for Housing Instability - News Center

EHR data on residential address changes can help screen for patients at risk of homelessness.
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
3 months ago

Former Green Beret's Healthcare Startup Inspiren Raises $35M to Enhance Senior Living

Inspiren's AI platform transforms senior care by integrating technology for enhanced quality, efficiency, and safety amidst industry challenges.
fromMedCity News
3 months ago

4 Notable Health Tech Funding Announcements in March - MedCity News

Health tech companies raised significant funding in March to enhance their services and technology.
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

Spending and workforce cuts will harm VA's modernization work, Democrats say

It seems tone deaf to engage in conversations about innovative biomedical equipment when the foundations of the VA are crumbling.
SF politics
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

UK-based surgical robotics company CMR Surgical raises 185M+; eyes US expansion - Silicon Canals

CMR Surgical has secured over $200M in funding to advance its surgical robotic systems and expand its market presence, particularly in the U.S.
London startup
Artificial intelligence
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Natalia Trayanova, the biophysicist who creates virtual hearts: We are facing the largest known killer'

Innovations in computational cardiology, like virtual hearts, aim to predict arrhythmias and prevent sudden cardiac failures.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

New drug for lower back pain could be a gamechanger'

Dr. Shiva Tripathi emphasized that if the new drug PP353 is approved, it could significantly transform the management of chronic lower back pain for a substantial patient population.
Mental health
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

New brain scan method could help people with drug-resistant epilepsy

Ultra-powerful 7T MRI scans can identify brain lesions in epilepsy, improving surgical outcomes for treatment-resistant patients.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

New $5M deep tech fund aims to lure founders from universities | TechCrunch

Critical Venture Partners invests in university graduates to tackle global challenges with innovative solutions.
fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago

Why Every Business Should Borrow This Key Strategy from Subscription Services | Entrepreneur

Businesses that adopt subscription models are reaping the benefits of enhanced customer loyalty, higher engagement, and long-term revenue stability.
Mental health
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Can AI fix dental billing? Overjet's new network hopes to make pricing clear

Overjet is launching the Dental Clarity Network to offer real-time cost estimates and insurance coverage for dental procedures, minimizing unexpected bills for patients.
Digital life
Digital life
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 months ago

The Double-Edged Sword of Health Innovations: Navigating the Intersection of Technology and Equity in Nigeria - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Healthcare innovation must consider broader socioeconomic contexts to avoid deepening disparities.
In Nigeria, initiatives like SOML and UHC face significant political and institutional obstacles.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
4 months ago

What if AI ran ER triage? Here's how it sped up patient care in real-world tests

AI can significantly improve the triage process in emergency rooms, enhancing patient flow and reducing wait times.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

Innovative Pharmacy Technology Training Program in Brooklyn Is Shaping Tomorrow's Pharmacy Leaders

Pharmacy education must adapt to technological advancements by equipping students with skills to utilize automation and improve healthcare outcomes.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

NHS England first in Europe to roll out take-at-home pill for MS patients

The NHS in England will introduce an immunotherapy pill for multiple sclerosis patients, improving treatment accessibility and reducing hospital visits.
Public health
fromNews Center
4 months ago

Predicting Disease Risk and Improving Patient Outcomes - News Center

Advancements in genetic and blood testing are key to diagnosing and preventing chronic diseases proactively.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

UK scientists develop DNA sequencing system to fight superbugs

Rapid DNA sequencing improves bacterial infection diagnosis, reducing time from weeks to under 48 hours and combating antibiotic resistance.
Healthcare
fromHarvard Gazette
4 months ago

Atul Gawande named featured speaker for Harvard Alumni Day - Harvard Gazette

Atul Gawande will speak at Harvard Alumni Day, emphasizing healthcare innovation and public health leadership.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Ontario is changing how it screens for cervical cancer. Here's what you need to know | CBC News

The new method tests for the virus that causes pre-cancer and cancer, catching it earlier, reducing false positives and identifying populations more at risk, Selk said.
Canada news
fromSilicon Canals
5 months ago

Groningen-based QT Sense bags 6M to help treat complex diseases using quantum mechanics - Silicon Canals

What we noticed in the QT Sense team was the rare combination of deep quantum sensing and life sciences expertise, along with a good understanding of building and selling products.
NYC startup
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

Nancy Pelosi's Latest AI Stock Pick Tempus AI Is Up Big Today

Tempus AI's acquisition of Ambry Genetics signals a strategic push in the AI healthcare sector.
Recent insider selling by CFO raises concerns, but analysts view it as a potential buying opportunity.
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