What You Should Know:
- Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital have leveraged artificial intelligence (AI) to gain a deeper understanding of the risk of specific cardiac arrhythmias in patients undergoing radiation therapy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
- Their findings, published in JACC: CardioOncology, offer valuable insights for healthcare providers and patients.
The Impact of Radiation Therapy on the Heart
Radiation therapy, while effective in treating
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Silver Tsunami: Rise of Tech-Enabled Senior Home Care
With the advancements in medical care and the resilience of the human spirit, most people now live longer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention supports this, publishing data about the rise in life expectancy in the U.S., with the average American man now reaching 74 and women pushing 80.
As a trusted partner in the healthcare community, my team and I are always working to help our clients provide the best care to the "Silver Tsunami" — the rapidly growing elderly population
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Qure.ai Receives FDA Clearance for AI-Powered Lung Nodule Analysis Tool
What You Should Know:
- Qure.ai, a global innovator in medical imaging AI, has today announced a pivotal 510(k) FDA clearance for its AI-powered chest CT solution – qCT LN Quant.
- The new AI solution is now available to support radiologists and pulmonologists in analyzing lung nodules on non-contrast chest CT scans and tracking volumetric growth as part of progression monitoring.
Qure.ai Enhances Lung Cancer Care with AI-Powered qCT LN Quant
Qure.ai has integrated qCT LN Quant into
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Openwater Secures $100M to Tackle Diseases at the Cellular Level
What You Should Know:
- Openwater, a pioneering healthcare technology company, today announced the acceleration of its plans to commercialize its groundbreaking platform that leverages semiconductor physics, light, and sound to diagnose and treat diseases at the cellular level.
- Founded by Mary Lou Jepsen, a former executive at Google X, Meta, and "One Laptop Per Child," Openwater has secured $100M in funding to advance its mission of making advanced medical care accessible
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American Cancer Society, Color Health to Offer Free At-Home Colorectal Cancer Screening in Underserved Rural Communities
What You Should Know:
- The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Color Health have joined forces to launch a new pilot program aimed at increasing access to colorectal cancer screening in underserved communities.
- The program, recognized by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, seeks to address disparities in cancer outcomes and improve early detection rates.
The Importance of Colorectal Cancer Early Detection
Colorectal cancer is highly treatable when
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CCM-KLAS: Artificial Intelligence Remains Top of Mind for Healthcare Executives
What You Should Know:
- A new survey by the Center for Connected Medicine (CCM) at UPMC reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be a top priority for senior leaders in the healthcare industry.
- For the second year in a row, executives cited AI as both the most exciting technology and the most improved, highlighting its potential to transform healthcare.
Generative AI Takes Center Stage
The Top of Mind for Top Health Systems survey, conducted in
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AISAP’s AI-Powered Cardiac Ultrasound Receives FDA Clearance
What You Should Know:
- AISAP, a medical technology company specializing in AI-powered point-of-care assisted diagnosis (POCAD) solutions, announced today that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its groundbreaking CARDIO software platform.
- AISAP CARDIO is a cloud-based software package that combines four computer-assisted diagnosis (CADx) modules for valvular pathologies and eight key measurements into a single, user-friendly platform.
Point-of-Care
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Amp Health: A New Name for AI-Powered Workplace Injury Prevention
What You Should Know:
- Amp, the leading provider of AI-powered workplace injury prevention solutions, today unveiled a comprehensive brand refresh.
- The company is now known as Amp Health, reflecting its commitment to enhancing the health and well-being of industrial laborers.
A Unified Platform for Workplace Health
Amp Health offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to address critical aspects of occupational health, including ergonomics, functional movement
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Heart Health in the GLP-1 Era: The Role of Remote Patient Monitoring
According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. Recent studies have suggested that effectively treating obesity with GLP-1 agonists may be key to improving overall heart health. These findings are promising — but additional study is necessary, further highlighting the need for accurate GLP-1 patient data and consistent at-home health monitoring.
Healthcare providers can benefit from high-precision remote monitoring tools like
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CancerIQ Raises Growth Capital for Personalized Cancer Detection
What You Should Know:
- CancerIQ, a Chicago, IL-based precision health platform focused on empowering healthcare providers to personalize cancer prevention and early detection announced it has secured a growth funding package from Decathlon Capital Partners.
- While specific financial details of the transaction were not disclosed, the investment will enable CancerIQ to further develop its digital tools, introduce new offerings, and strengthen partnerships with healthcare
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