AI

How can healthcare organisations leverage technology to improve policies and practices that address xenophobic abuse and discrimination among staff and patients?  

In 2024, xenophobia and other forms of abuse remain a pressing issue in healthcare settings globally, affecting both staff and patients. This discrimination undermines the quality of care and the safety of marginalised groups, highlighting the need for...

Decoding innovation: UAE’s AI, genomics and life sciences revolution

The UAE is harnessing AI and Generative AI to revolutionise healthcare, education and life sciences. From genomic breakthroughs to AI-powered platforms, the nation is positioning itself as a global leader in precision medicine, Digital Transformation and...

Private healthcare revolution as AI and robotics reshapes Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030

The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics within the healthcare industry in Saudi Arabia is increasing rapidly. With its Vision 2030 plan to diversify the country’s economy, AI and robotics have emerged as the key technologies to enhance h...

Prosper Africa, IBM Consulting, launch pilot pharmaceutical supply chain to boost visibility

Prosper Africa’s Technology for Trade Alliance is launching its latest pilot in Africa to field test a digital platform intended to bring visibility to Africa’s drug supply chains, creating a more transparent, efficient, and safe commercial market for med...

Mira launches Menopause Transitions Kit to help women prepare for early symptoms

Mira, a leading provider of hormonal health solutions for women, launched the Menopause Transitions Kit. This AI-based hormone tracking monitor is the most comprehensive device for women to navigate at home how their hormones transition from the late...

Mental health company Headspace launches empathetic AI companion

Headspace, the world’s leading comprehensive mental health platform, introduced Ebb, an empathetic AI companion integrated into its app to help people navigate life’s ups and downs. Ebb provides instant, personalised support designed to guide Headspace m...

GE HealthCare introduces easy-to-use, easy-to-learn, easy-to-diagnose multi-purpose ultrasound system with AI features 

GE HealthCare has announced the launch of the new Versana Premier, the latest release within the Versana ultrasound family of reliable, affordable, easy-to-use and versatile ultrasound systems. Versana Premier offers automation and AI-enabled productivity...

AI improves tool that identifies those at high risk of emergency hospital care

Researchers have harnessed Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve a tool currently used in emergency departments across Scotland to identify individuals at high risk of needing urgent hospital care within the next year.   Emergency hospital...

Prenetics announces Tencent’s US$30m million investment in Insighta

Prenetics has announced that Tencent has made a strategic US$30 million investment in Insighta – a Hong Kong-based early cancer detection company. This investment values Insighta at US$200 million and underscores...

Therapixel announces two new FDA clearances for its most advanced breast cancer screening AI solution 

Therapixel, maker of MammoScreen, has announced that it has received two new FDA 510(k) clearances, resulting in the release of its most comprehensive breast cancer screening AI. With a set of powerful new features, MammoScreen goes beyond suspicious lesion...

Ensemble AI techniques for early breast cancer detection: A leap forward in precision medicine 

Herat Joshi, Data Science Lead at Great River Health, highlights how ensemble AI models improve early breast cancer detection by boosting accuracy and reducing invasive diagnostics, marking a major advance in precision medicine. Breast cancer remains one of...

Genetic Leap and Lilly enter collaboration to accelerate genetic medicine development with AI 

Genetic Leap, an AI-native techbio company innovating at the cutting edge of Artificial Intelligence and RNA genetic medicine, has announced a research collaboration with Eli Lilly and Company to develop genetic medicine therapeutics.  The...