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By John K. Waters
Finnish health technology company ŌURA has announced the release of the latest version of its health tracking device, Oura Ring 4. This release of the popular wearable comes with new Smart Sensing technology aimed at setting new standards for health data accuracy, comfort, and personalization, the company says. Paired with a redesigned Oura App, the Oura Ring 4 promises to offer a more refined, holistic approach to personal health.
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By John K. Waters
MED-EL Corporation, a leader in hearing implant solutions, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved expanded indications and hearing preservation claims for its cochlear implant system, opening new avenues for treatment in the U.S. for adults with moderate-to-profound hearing loss. The updated approval broadens candidacy for MED-EL’s devices, marking the industry’s most inclusive indication criteria.
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By John K. Waters
The healthcare sector is entering a new phase of AI-driven innovation with Microsoft’s recent introduction of advanced healthcare models in Azure AI Studio. Announced at the recent HLTH conference in Las Vegas, this new lineup aims to transform the delivery of patient care by enabling healthcare professionals to harness the power of multimodal AI without the substantial computational and data overhead typically required for building such complex models from scratch.
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By John K. Waters
GE HealthCare partners with Blackford on new AI-enabled feature for its True PACS and Centricity PACS imaging solutions. Designed to help radiologists manage increased workloads and the growing complexity of diagnostic exams, the new AI-powered tools provide radiologists with decision support that could help speed up diagnoses and treatment.
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By John K. Waters
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) appoints Dr. Michelle Tarver, a 5-year veteran of the FDA's medical device division, as permanent director of its Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH).
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By John K. Waters
Oracle announces significant upgrades to Oracle Health Data Intelligence, leveraging the high performance and "military grade security" of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
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By John K. Waters
Researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) and Aarhus University have developed an innovative mouthpiece called MouthIO that promises to expand the possibilities of hands-free interaction and health monitoring.
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By John K. Waters
More than a third of medical practices in the United States are failing to implement cybersecurity response plans, leaving them exposed to potentially devastating data breaches, financial penalties, and patient safety risks, according to a recent report by Software Advice.
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By John K. Waters
Glasgow-based ultrasound technology company unveils what it calls the world’s first wearable ultrasonic blood pressure monitor, marking a breakthrough in blood pressure monitoring miniaturization.
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By John K. Waters
In a breakthrough for cardiovascular care, a novel AI-based method has shown promise in predicting severe heart-related incidents in patients exhibiting symptoms of coronary artery disease (CAD).
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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requiring smartphone OEMs to ensure their devices are compatible with hearing loss devices.
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By John K. Waters
AI-powered chatbots integrated into search engines can provide largely accurate drug information to patients, but they also present significant risks due to readability issues and potentially harmful advice, according to a new study
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By John K. Waters
VeriSIM Life, a leader in AI-driven drug discovery and development, has announced a strategic collaboration with the Mayo Clinic. This partnership, the second of its kind between the two organizations, aims to accelerate the development of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and metabolic diseases, therapeutic areas that have long posed significant challenges for the pharmaceutical industry.
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By John K. Waters
Medline and Microsoft have announced a partnership to develop an, AI-powered solution designed to streamline inventory management and enhance resilience across the healthcare industry.
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By John K. Waters
Healthcare organizations face growing security risks from exposure of internet-connected medical devices and platforms, according to new research from cybersecurity firm Censys ("The Global State of Internet of Healthcare Things (IoHT)".
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By John K. Waters
Orsini announcs the launch of ORBIT (Orsini Rare Business Intelligence Technology), a new AI-enabled reporting and analytics platform aimed at transforming patient care for individuals living with rare diseases.
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