Medical device manufacturers face a conundrum. To meet recent FDA requirements, which were initially introduced a little over a year ago, they now need to quickly provide postmarket updates and patches for their devices to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities and ensure their ongoing safety and effectiveness.
However, medical device manufacturers know all too well that patching takes significant time and engineering resources, is difficult to accomplish for Class II and Class III medical
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Systole Health Raises $2M to Transform Women’s Heart Health with Group Virtual Care
What You Should Know:
- Systole Health, a telehealth company focused on women's heart health, today announced a $2M pre-seed funding round led by Benchstrength with participation from January Ventures, J Ventures, and Tom X. Lee (founder of One Medical),
- The investment will support the company's mission to improve cardiovascular care for women through innovative group virtual visits.
Addressing a Critical Need in Women's Health
Heart disease remains the leading cause of
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Allara Health Raises $26M to Expand Virtual Care for Women with Chronic Hormonal Conditions
What You Should Know:
- Allara Health, a virtual care platform addressing the unique needs of women with chronic hormonal conditions secures $26M in a Series B funding round led by Index Ventures, with participation from existing investor GV (Google Ventures).
- The latest funding brings Allara's total raised to $38.5M and will fuel the company's mission to provide accessible, comprehensive care for women across the United States.
Impact of Chronic Hormonal
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Sonio Launches AI-Powered Voice Recognition for Ultrasound Reporting
What You Should Know:
- Sonio, a global provider of AI-driven medical technology innovation announced the launch of Sonio Voice, a cutting-edge voice recognition solution designed to revolutionize ultrasound reporting in obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) practices.
- The AI tool seamlessly integrates with Sonio's flagship ultrasound reporting platform, leveraging advanced AI to transcribe, analyze, and input ultrasound data in real-time.
How Sonio Voice Works
Sonio Voice
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Precision Medicine 2.0: How AI-Driven Insights Are Changing Healthcare for the Better
A patient arrives at a clinic with constant chest pain. In a conventional approach, a doctor would likely conduct a range of standard tests, prescribe medication, and suggest lifestyle modifications, striving for an optimal result. Now, envision a scenario where an AI system seamlessly analyzes the patient’s genetic profile, medical records, and wearable device data in real time to identify the most effective treatment tailored specifically to them.
This is not the future—it is the reality
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WHAM Report Highlights Untapped Potential in Women’s Health Investment
What You Should Know:
- Women's Health Access Matters (WHAM), a non-profit organization, in collaboration with the KPMG Foundation and KPMG LLP, has released a new report, "The Business Case for Accelerating Women's Health Investment."
- Launched at the 43rd Annual JPMorgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, the report highlights the immense growth potential and economic returns within the women's health sector.
The report launch coincides with the launch of WHAM's
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How Thoughtful AI Implementation Can Rebuild Trust in Healthcare
Imagine a physician and a patient sitting quietly together in an examination room. The physician's eyes are focused on a computer screen as she speaks in brief sentences about elevated A1C levels and the challenges of managing blood sugar through lifestyle changes and medication. The patient nods along silently and anxiously while holding an incomprehensible sheet of lab results and struggling to process her Type 2 diabetes diagnosis.
The entire interaction lasts five minutes. The physician,
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Neko Health Raises $260M to Expand AI-Powered Body Scans for Preventative Health
What You Should Know:
- Neko Health, a pioneering preventative healthcare technology company co-founded by Hjalmar Nilsonne and Daniel Ek (founder of Spotify) raises $260M in a Series B funding round by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from General Catalyst, O.G. Venture Partners, Rosello, Lakestar, and Atomico. This latest funding brings Neko Health's total raised to over $325M.
- The company's AI-powered body scan is transforming how people understand and
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Experity Appoints Dr. Andrea Giamalva as Chief Medical Officer
What You Should Know:
- Experity, the national leader in on-demand healthcare solutions, today announced the appointment of Dr. Andrea Giamalva as Chief Medical Officer.
- Dr. Giamalva brings over 14 years of experience in family medicine and a demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care to her new role at Experity.
Dr. Giamalva Bio/Background
A graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, Dr. Giamalva joins Experity from UW Health, where
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Tempus AI Launches AI-Powered Personal Health Concierge App
What You Should Know:
- Tempus AI, a provider of AI-powered precision medicine launches olivia, an innovative personal health concierge app designed to revolutionize how patients manage their health information.
- olivia brings together a patient's health data from various sources, leverages AI to provide actionable insights, and empowers patients to take control of their health journey.
Centralizing Health Data
Olivia serves as a central hub for all of a patient's health
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