Medicine

Tempus launches new algorithm to close care gaps in guideline-directed IHC testing

Tempus AI, a leader in Artificial Intelligence and precision medicine, has announced the launch of a new program specifically geared towards using algorithms to surface patients who are more likely to test positive for actionable biomarkers, and who should...

Roche responds to WHO’s declaration of a global health emergency due to the ongoing mpox outbreak

Roche has announced that it is supporting the international response to the mpox global health emergency with its diagnostic tests developed for mpox, formerly known as monkeypox. Mpox, a viral disease that can spread easily between people and from infected...

Tempus announces new features on smart physician platform  

Tempus, a leader in Artificial Intelligence and precision medicine, has announced a suite of new features in its physician platform, Hub. Trusted by thousands of oncologists and care teams, Hub is an AI-enabled platform that provides access to patient...

The world’s first installation and clinical use of Augmented Reality to transform interventional radiology 

GE HealthCare, a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics and digital solutions innovator and MediView XR, a leading clinical Augmented Reality MedTech company, have announced the successful first installation and clinical cases using...

Tempus expands collaboration with AstraZeneca to support guideline-directed biomarker testing in NSCLC 

Tempus, a leader in Artificial Intelligence and precision medicine, has announced an expansion of its collaboration with AstraZeneca, which leverages Tempus Next to arm physicians with technology that supports the delivery of guideline-directed biomarker...

Experts highlight failings and the path forward in women’s health diagnostics

In a panel discussion diving into the diagnostics landscape for women’s health, key leaders involved shared their messages on the failings and shortcomings in the sector. In the panel event hosted at HLTH Europe, titled: ‘Mind the gap: Why...

AI enabled innovation set to relieve healthcare pressure according to Philips report

A global survey by Philips has revealed staffing shortages and financial challenges are negatively impacting patient care in healthcare. Clinicians and leaders believe AI automation can address these challenges, but adoption varies widely worldwide. Despite...

Handing out vapes in A&E helps smokers quit 

Giving out free e-cigarette starter packs to smokers in hospital A&E departments helps more people quit, NIHR-funded research finds.  Academics from the University of East Anglia conducted a trial in six UK emergency departments between January and...

HDR UK and GA4GH form a partnership to unite genomic and health data 

Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) and the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH) have announced a strategic partnership to expand existing open standards work and collaborate in the wider health data space. Together, both organisations plan to learn...

Cleveland Clinic and IBM publish findings on AI and immunity  

Researchers from the global health system Cleveland Clinic and IBM have published a strategy for identifying new targets for immunotherapy through Artificial Intelligence (AI). This is the first peer-reviewed publication from the two organisations’...

Revolutionising Alzheimer’s diagnosis: Tomography advancements in blood testing for amyloid detection 

Findings indicate that a blood test could lessen the requirement for PET imaging in specific patients with mild cognitive decline. This shift enables a therapeutic focus on causes unrelated to Alzheimer’s disease, thereby widening access to...

Medtronic Diabetes announces world’s first approval for MiniMe 780G System with Simplera Sync disposable, all-in-one sensor 

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, received CE (Conformité Européenne) Mark approval for the MiniMed 780G system with Simplera Sync, a disposable, all-in-one continuous glucose monitor (CGM) requiring no fingersticks or...