Devices, digital health, and the technology changing how care is delivered.
The artificial heart valve maker will settle allegations it deliberately structured its deal to acquire JC Medical to sidestep a Hart-Scott-Rodino review.
Biogen's leading tau-targeting candidate has slowed cognitive decline across a suite of different clinical assessments, backing up the pharma’s decision to race the molecule into phase 3 development.
Healthcare cybersecurity is no longer just about protecting electronic health records. It is increasingly about protecting the research, algorithms, clinical data, and intellectual property that drive the next generation of medicine. The post Healthcare Must Protect Innovation, Not Just Patient Data appeared first on MedCity News .
The program, a partnership with Kinomatic, will use biometric data and care coordination between visits to support recovery after surgery.
The new study results could make Abbott, which has an agreement with Freenome to market the blood-based test, the dominant player in colorectal cancer screening, Evercore ISI analysts said.
Ohio’s $30M training initiative aims to scale talent pipelines and power life sciences growth statewide.
Merck KGaA’s U.S. research site has newly affirmed an in-office work requirement that may lead to the imminent departure of as many as 70 staffers.
Focusing on two gene variants obscures the more complex gene relationships that drive obesity. Here’s what we miss if we only focus on one gene variant at a time. The post Obesity Is Tied to Hundreds of Gene Variants — Why Are We Only Talking About Two? appeared first on MedCity News .
The FDA has published 14 new rejection letters for drug applications, mere days after confirming to Fierce that a policy of releasing the documents had been paused in April.
Spero Therapeutics is pivoting to immune and inflammation indications through a license agreement for a CD40L antibody with Innovent Biologics in a deal worth up to $1.1 billion.
Introduction Primary healthcare (PHC) systems in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) continue to prioritise reactive, curative models of care, despite the region’s pressing need for health-promotive and preventative strategies. Instead of disrupting the existing curative model, the expansion of digital health often automates old, treatment-oriented systems with a limited focus on creating new tools for preventive and health-promoting functions. While there is no shortage of reviews on digital health and telemedicine in SSA, these predominantly focus on curative care and service delivery within the walls…
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A former Mayo Clinic research director claims she was silenced, demoted and ultimately fired for sounding the alarm on AI safety and patient privacy lapses at the health system. Traci Tamiko Eto is now suing Mayo for retaliation. The post Former Mayo Clinic Leader Sues System Over Alleged AI Cover-Up: 6 Things to Know appeared first on MedCity News .
AstraZeneca is getting rights to a Sino Biopharmaceutical drug that offers a dual mechanism to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. It’s the same approach as an FDA-approved drug that Merck acquired last year in a multi-billion dollar deal. The post AstraZeneca Turns to China for Molecule That Might Top New Merck COPD Drug appeared first on MedCity News .
Apnimed is having sweet dreams of an IPO that could fund the planned commercial launch of an obstructive sleep apnea therapy that is currently awaiting an FDA approval decision.
Handspring raised $19 million in Series B funding this week to expand its pediatric mental health care model nationwide. The company treats the full spectrum of acuity so children are matched to the level of care they actually need, rather than defaulting to the most intensive — and expensive — option available. The post Handspring Snags $19M to Fix the “Missing Middle” of Youth Mental Health Care appeared first on MedCity News .
UnitedHealthcare introduced a Lifestyle Spending Account that gives employers more flexibility to fund employees’ health and wellness expenses. The post UHC Unveils New Employer-Sponsored Spending Account Benefit appeared first on MedCity News .
The gene sequencing company this week named a new chief commercial officer and chief legal officer.
The Japanese medical robotics company, a joint venture between Kawasaki and Sysmex, is preparing for a European launch after expanding in the Asia-Pacific region.
Mental health care does not need to become less human to become more effective. The most effective (and responsible) path forward is one built on partnership The post How AI Can Support Better Mental Health Outcomes — With Humans at the Center appeared first on MedCity News .
If you are sitting on a brand strategy right now, the test is not whether your team likes it. The test is whether it can be defended by someone who did not build it, to a board that did not commission it, by a leader who did not hire you. The post Why Most Healthcare Brand Strategies Fail the First Time Leadership Gets Tested appeared first on MedCity News .
Extensive planning and team support can help healthcare organizations reduce the risk of falls in hospitals. This will improve patient safety, reduce the burden on operations in inpatient treatment settings, and deliver quality care at all levels of treatment and recovery. The post Why Fall Prevention Must Be a System-Wide Priority in Healthcare Settings appeared first on MedCity News .
KKR, the global investment giant, has launched Allyntra, a new precision-engineered solutions platform for the medtech industry, while also announcing several senior management changes.
IHealthScreen hauled in FDA 510(k) clearance for its AI-powered diagnostic that detects mild diabetic retinopathy in adults with diabetes who have gone undiagnosed.