GE HealthCare announced today that it entered into a joint commercialization agreement with AirStrip to distribute patient monitoring technology. AirStrip, a member of the Nantworks group of AI-driven companies, develops cardiology and patient monitoring solutions. These technologies offer data visualization technology through a proprietary, native mobile application. Clinicians can see clinical data on mobile devices […]
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Intuitive Ventures brings in $150M to support minimally invasive care startups
Intuitive Ventures announced today that it closed a $150 million funding round to support early-stage minimally invasive care companies. Surgical robotics pioneer Intuitive Surgical launched Intuitive Ventures with $100 million in funding more than three years ago. The early-stage fund earmarked its latest round of funding, labeled “Fund II,” for three areas of investment focus. […]
GE HealthCare unveils AI-powered breast cancer detection suite
GE HealthCare announced today that it launched a new, all-in-one AI platform to support breast cancer detection. The initial release of the GE HealthCare MyBreastAI Suite integrates three AI applications from iCad. That includes the ProFound AI for DBT, part of a platform that iCad today said demonstrates accurate breast cancer risk detection. It also […]
iCad AI tech accurately predicts breast cancer risk, provides heart disease insights
iCad (Nasdaq:ICAD) today announced plans to present new studies validating its AI-powered ProFound Breast Health Suite. ProFound helps to uncover hidden heart or vascular disease and predict a woman’s risk for developing breast cancer in the next 1-2 years. The platform can screen a single mammogram for two of the top causes of death for […]
5 more brain-computer interface companies you need to know
The brain-computer interface (BCI) space continues to rise in notoriety, and a number of players are throwing their hats in the ring. Such technologies could enable users to control a computer with their brain, or even go beyond that. Countless immobile people someday could control a mouse cursor, keyboard, mobile device/tablet, wheelchair or prosthetic device […]
FDA clears Masimo W1 medical watch
Masimo has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its medical watch for both over-the-counter and prescription use. The FDA clearance is the latest good news for Masimo, which has been making headway in its patent battle with tech giant Apple. MASI shares were up more than 1% to $94.75 apiece by midday trading today on the […]
Siemens Healthineers unveils new dual-source CT scanner
Siemens Healthineers announced the unveiling of its Somatom Pro.Pulse system dual-source computed tomography (CT) scanner. The new system expands the clinical reach of Siemens Healthineers’ signature dual-source technology. It also features myExam Companion and integrated 3D cameras to simplify scanner operation. The system also requires up to 20% less power consumption than previous dual-source systems. […]
Philips inks multi-year health technology deal with NYU Langone Health
Philips announced an eight-year strategic partnership with NYU Langone Health to enhance patient care through innovation. Philips values the deal with NYU Langone, ranked the nation’s top academic medical center by Vizient, at up to $115 million. The company aims to offer new technologies for clinicians to collaborate in real-time. This extends to sharing pathology, […]
Element Science has positive data for patch-wearable defibrillator
Element Science announced positive data from a study of its Jewel patch-wearable cardioverter defibrillator (P-WCD). The FDA investigational device exemption evaluated Jewel for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) prevention across 305 patients. San Francisco-based Element Science developed Jewel with patient experience in mind, creating a low-profile, lightweight design. The water-resistant device allows patients to comfortably wear […]
Eko reports improved heart disease detection with its AI tech
Eko Health today announced new clinical data demonstrating the real-world clinical efficacy of its AI-enabled Sensora platform. Data presented at the 2023 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions highlighted Sensora’s ability to quickly and accurately detect structural murmurs associated with valvular heart disease. The study evaluated the performance of an Eko digital stethoscope paired with the […]
DePuy Synthes collab aids in whole-eye, partial-face transplant
With help from J&J’s DePuy Synthes, a team at NYU Langone Health performed the world’s first whole-eye and partial-face transplant. A 46-year-old military veteran from Arkansas who survived a work-related, high-voltage electrical accident underwent the procedure. He had his entire left eye and a portion of his face transplanted from a single donor. According to […]