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- Emory Healthcare, an academic health system in Georgia and nference, a science-first software company transforming healthcare data for research and discovery, today announced a collaboration to expand access to diverse, aggregated, and de-identified data with the goal of accelerating groundbreaking research, disease diagnoses, and new treatments.
- nference's expertise in data science and Emory Healthcare's rich clinical data resources will enable researchers to
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Syapse and FDA OCE Collaborate to Advance Real-World Evidence in Oncology
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- Syapse®, a leading real-world evidence (RWE) company dedicated to extinguishing the fear and burden of serious diseases, and the FDA Oncology Center of Excellence (OCE) today announced the renewal of their four-year collaboration agreement.
- This expanded strategic partnership aims to collaboratively develop and implement research projects that advance the use of real-world data (RWD) and explore the potential of RWE to inform regulatory decisions in
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Withings Launches ScanWatch Nova: A Luxurious Health Scanner on Your Wrist
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- Withings, the pioneer of hybrid smartwatches, unveils its latest innovation: ScanWatch Nova.
- This timepiece seamlessly blends cutting-edge health-tracking technology with exquisite diver-style aesthetics, making it the perfect companion for health-conscious individuals who appreciate luxury.
A Powerful Health Scan on Your Wrist
ScanWatch Nova boasts an array of health-focused features, including:
On-demand medical-grade ECG: Monitor your heart
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40% of Physical Therapists Have A Debt Over $150k
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Almost 40% of physical therapists have an education debt of over $150,000, according to a new national survey, which highlights the need for industry reform. The survey, conducted by Luna, the leading provider of in-home outpatient physical therapy, sought to explore the financial situation of physical therapists and the status of their educational debt.
Understanding the Financial Plight of Physical Therapists in the Context of their Educational Debt
Of
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Cytovale Secures $84M for Transformative Sepsis Diagnostic Tool
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Cytovale®, a commercial-stage medical diagnostics company focused on advancing early detection technologies to diagnose fast-moving and immune-mediated diseases, today announced it has raised $84 million in Series C funding led by Norwest Venture Partners with participation by additional new investors Sands Capital and Global Health Investment Corporation (GHIC).The financing included participation from other new and existing investors, as well as the conversion of
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Absci and AstraZeneca Sign $247M Partnership for AI-Powered Drug Discovery to Fight Cancer
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- Absci Corporation (ABSI), a pioneer in using generative AI to discover antibodies, and AstraZeneca, a global biopharmaceutical leader, announced a collaboration today to develop an AI-designed antibody for cancer.
- This partnership combines Absci's cutting-edge Integrated Drug Creation™ platform with AstraZeneca's oncology expertise, aiming to accelerate the discovery of a potential new cancer treatment.
Absci's AI Engine Takes the Lead
Absci will leverage
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Intuitive Ventures Closes $150M Fund to Fuel Revolution in Minimally Invasive Care
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- Intuitive Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund dedicated to reimagining minimally invasive care, announced the close of its second fund at $150M.
- The funding signifies their unwavering commitment to supporting visionary founders who are transforming healthcare through precision diagnostics, secure digital ecosystems, and improved access to coordinated care.
Building on a Strong Foundation
In 2020, Intuitive Ventures launched its inaugural fund of
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PerkinElmer Acquires Covaris to Create Global Life-Sciences and Diagnostics Platform
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- PerkinElmer, a leading global analytical services and solutions provider, announced its acquisition of Covaris, a developer of solutions for life science innovations.
- This strategic move will fuel Covaris' growth and expand PerkinElmer's life sciences portfolio into the high-growth diagnostics market. Notably, both companies share majority ownership under New Mountain Capital, making the integration potentially smoother. While financial details remain undisclosed,
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How Healthcare Can Take A Consumer-First Cue From Small Business
“Bang Head Here.” This message was printed above a large black circle, push-pinned to a practice’s front desk the day Zocdoc’s user research team visited to better understand their patient engagement challenges. If this is not a representative sign of the state of America’s independent medical practices, I don’t know what is.
I can relate. Throughout nearly a decade of medical training, I spent tens of thousands of hours becoming an expert in things like peak airway
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Potrero Medical Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Aims to Reorganize and Refocus on Patient Care
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- Potrero Medical, Inc., a company developing innovative solutions for monitoring and improving kidney health, announced today it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
- The restructuring process is expected to be completed within 75 days, according to the company. Potrero believes this strategic move will strengthen its financial footing and enable it to continue its mission of elevating patient care through innovative technologies.
Focusing on Patient-Centric
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