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Roche to acquire Poseida Therapeutics, including its related platform tech

Roche has announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Poseida Therapeutics, a public clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering donor-derived CAR-T cell therapies. Based in San Diego, California, Poseida’s R&D p...

Johnson & Johnson MedTech announces strategic agreement with Responsive Arthroscopy to expand sports soft tissue solutions

Johnson & Johnson MedTech, a global leader in orthopaedic technologies and solutions, has announced an exclusive commercial distribution agreement in the United States with Responsive Arthroscopy, an innovative medical device company specialising in...

Align Technology unveils new Invisalign Palatal Expander  

Align Technology, a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures and sells the Invisalign System of clear aligners, iTero intraoral scanners and exocad CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, has announced that...

Q&A: Professor Silvana Perretta, Upper gastro-intestinal surgeon, Nouvel Hôpital Civil (NHC) University Hospital 

Dr Silvana Perretta is a transformative force in the realm of health technology, blending clinical expertise with a passion for groundbreaking innovation. As a renowned upper gastrointestinal surgeon and educator, she has revolutionised the field of...

Global analysis of menstrual tracking apps highlights need for culturally relevant tools and further research 

A new study by researchers in the UK and Denmark, published in Digital Health, provides the first publicly accessible analysis of global downloads for menstrual tracking apps, whilst urging policy makers to…  While the market for menstrual tracking a...

Cardinal Health launches Kendall SCD SmartFlow Compression System 

Cardinal Health has announced the US launch of its Kendall SCD SmartFlow Compression System, the next generation of the Kendall Compression Series offering an enhanced clinician and patient experience. Featuring clinically proven technology that delivers...

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...

Tampa General and USF Health to bring world’s most precise robotic surgical technology to Florida

Tampa General Hospital and the University of South Florida have announced an agreement with Medical Microinstruments, to bring the Symani Surgical System, a first-of-its-kind robotic technology, to support lymphatic surgery at TGH. This will be the first...

SoCal initiative taps VR to help youth with autism develop safe travel skills 

Easterseals Southern California (ESSC), the largest provider of disability services in California, has announced the expansion of a partnership with Floreo, a pioneering developer of VR-based therapy for neurodiverse individuals. Designed to help autistic...

Reimagining depression care through digital therapeutics

We glean insights from Andy Hodge, CEO of Otsuka Europe, on the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Europe and Otsuka Pharmaceuticals (UK) collaboration with Health Innovation Oxford & Thames Valley (Oxford HIN) to evaluate the implementation and integration of a new...

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...