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- Plexāā, a pioneering UK-based MedTech startup behind the award-winning BLOOM⁴³ medical device for breast surgery closes $4.5M funding extension round led by TCP Health Ventures. The extension round includes both existing and new investors, including TCP. Further investment comprises over $1.6M in i4i grant funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and $1.3M from Thena Capital, a London-based VC firm backed by the British Business
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Certara Expands Partnership with Merck to Streamline Drug Development Data Standards
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- Certara, a global leader in model-informed drug development, today announced an expanded collaboration with Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada.
- The strategic agreement will see Merck increase its use of the Certara Pinnacle 21 software platform to include a metadata repository and data standards workflow management. This builds upon Merck’s existing technology collaboration with Certara aimed at aiding regulatory
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SimonMed Imaging Launches AI-Enhanced Mammogram Services
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- SimonMed Imaging, one of the largest outpatient medical imaging providers in the United States, today announced the launch of Mammogram+ and Mammogram+ Heart, two new AI-enhanced mammogram services designed to improve early detection and advance preventative care.
- These services aim to empower women with the latest technology to take charge of their breast and heart health.
Mammogram+: Advancing Breast Cancer Screening
Mammogram+ represents
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New Android SONU App Turn Selfies into Drug-Free Sinus Relief
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- SoundHealth, the medical technology company behind the SONU Band, has announced the launch of its pioneering medical-grade Android app. The new Android app transforms a simple selfie into CT-accurate skeletal data, enabling precise, drug-free treatment for rhinitis, nasal congestion, and allergy symptoms when used with the SONU Band. This marks a significant expansion of access to millions of Android users suffering from these conditions.
- The SONU Band, the
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CareQuest Innovation Partners and MATTER Unveils SMILE Health Cohort for Oral Health Innovation
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- CareQuest Innovation Partners, a company dedicated to improving overall health through oral health, in partnership with MATTER, a premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub announced the eight emerging startups selected for the fourth annual SMILE Health program. This marks the largest cohort to date, reflecting a growing urgency to support innovation in oral health, particularly given recent concerns around fluoride policies and persistent underfunding in the
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WeightWatchers Offers Reduced Price Wegovy® Through Novo Nordisk Collaboration
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- WeightWatchers, the global leader in science-backed weight management, announced a expansion of its collaboration with Novo Nordisk that will increase access to authentic, FDA-approved Wegovy® (semaglutide) injection through WeightWatchers Clinic.
- The collaboration aims to simplify the prescription process, enhance affordability, and explore real-world research initiatives to improve long-term outcomes for individuals managing their weight.
Streamlined Access
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Handspring Secures $12M to Expand Youth Mental Health Virtual Therapy
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- Handspring, a mental health provider specializing in high-quality virtual therapy for youth, young adults, and their families secures $12M in Series A funding led by Cobalt Ventures, with participation from NextView Ventures, nvp capital, 25madison, Arkitekt Ventures, VamosVentures, Hyde Park Angels (HPA), Cornucopian Capital, and two health plans.
- The financing will accelerate Handspring's mission to redefine youth mental health care by addressing the
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Adaptive Biotechnologies and Flatiron Health Integrate clonoSEQ MRD Test into OncoEMR®
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- Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation and Flatiron Health today announced the integration of Adaptive’s clonoSEQ® test for measurable residual disease (MRD) assessment in lymphoid malignancies into OncoEMR®, Flatiron’s cloud-based Electronic Medical Record (EMR) platform.
- The integration aims to simplify and accelerate access to MRD testing for over 4,500 clinicians across Flatiron’s network of 1,000 community-based cancer care locations in the
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Senior Living Tech: Interoperability & Funding Remain Top Barriers, Report Says
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- Argentum, a national association supporting senior living communities, and A Place for Mom, a senior advisory service, have released their annual report, "The State of Technology Adoption in Senior Living." The 2025 report reveals significant strides in the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and a growing commitment to collaborative innovation, even as the industry grapples with persistent challenges related to funding and interoperability.
- The
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The Journey Pregnancy App Integrates AI Vitals Scan for Maternal Health
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- Emagine Solutions Technology, aiming to be a leading pregnancy tool, has announced a partnership with FaceHeart to integrate its vital signs scanning into The Journey Pregnancy app.
- The collaboration will enable app users to measure key maternal health vitals using their mobile device cameras, facilitating easier health monitoring and addressing gaps in care.
Enhancing Maternal Health Monitoring and Early Detection
Once captured, these vitals can
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