What You Should Know:
- 23andMe, a human genetics and biotechnology company, has announced its decision to initiate voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.
- The bankruptcy filing is aimed at facilitating a structured sale process to maximize the value of its business. The company has assured its customers that operations will continue as normal and that there will be no changes to the way customer data is stored,
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Real-Time AI for Healthcare Agents: Improving Patient Interactions
When cold and flu season intensifies, calls to healthcare contact centers surge. Patients and policyholders need help with appointments, insurance, prescriptions, billing, and more. That places added pressure on agents, whom patients rely on for accurate and empathetic service.
Strong customer service is important in every industry, of course, but in healthcare, there’s extra urgency because every interaction may involve situations with serious medical and/or financial consequences.
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Mount Sinai Launches NYC’s First Center for AI in Children’s Health
What You Should Know:
- The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has unveiled the Center for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Children’s Health, an initiative that marks New York City’s first dedicated center focused on leveraging AI to transform pediatric healthcare.
- The new center aims to transform children's health outcomes through the development of AI-powered solutions for enhanced diagnostics, personalized treatments, and optimized care delivery for youth and
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Glooko Integrates Abbott FreeStyle Libre CGM, Enhancing Diabetes Management
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- Glooko, a provider of integrated digital health solutions for diabetes management, has announced a significant expansion of its platform's capabilities with the integration of Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems in the United States.
- The newly implemented integration allows individuals with diabetes to seamlessly synchronize data from their FreeStyle Libre CGM systems with other vital health metrics, including insulin
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Cedars-Sinai Deploys AI-Powered At-Home Scoliosis Monitoring for Pediatric Patients
What You Should Know:
- Cedars-Sinai Spine has launched an innovative pilot program at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s, revolutionizing scoliosis management for pediatric patients by utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) for radiation-free, at-home monitoring and brace compliance tracking.
- The program leverages Momentum Spine, an AI-driven mobile spine-imaging and monitoring platform, a graduate of the Cedars-Sinai Accelerator program. This platform offers a groundbreaking approach
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Fujifilm Partners with Us2.ai to Provide AI-Automated Echocardiography Analysis for Cardiologists
What You Should Know:
- FUJIFILM Healthcare, a provider of diagnostic and enterprise imaging solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Us2.ai, a pioneer in AI-automated echocardiography solutions.
- The collaboration aims to integrate Us2.ai’s artificial intelligence (AI)-driven, automated clinical workflow solution into Fujifilm’s LISENDO 880 cardiovascular ultrasound system, revolutionizing cardiac diagnostics.
- The integration of Us2.ai’s software with the
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5 Ways AI Is Innovating Preventative Care
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making headlines in all industries. Its rapid implementation and improvement are at the forefront of everyone’s thoughts, and the healthcare industry is no exception. AI’s ability to quickly analyze patient data has many beneficial applications, including preventative care.
Preventative care is one of the most important healthcare sectors, as it literally saves lives by reversing or deterring preventable conditions, symptoms, and diseases, including
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Linus Health Launches AI-Powered Remote Assessment to Combat Undetected Cognitive Impairment
What You Should Know:
- Linus Health has introduced Anywhere for Health Systems™, an innovative, FDA-listed, AI-enhanced cognitive assessment designed to address the critical issue of undetected mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a precursor to dementia.
- The new solution empowers health systems to conduct accurate and efficient cognitive evaluations remotely, significantly improving early detection rates and streamlining patient care.
Delivering Clinical-Grade Cognitive
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How Telemedicine Can Benefit the Gaming Industry
Telemedicine helps people to obtain healthcare services without difficulty. It allows people to monitor their health status without requiring physical doctor examinations. Vital sign trackers through remote monitoring systems, report health problems at their early stages. These digital tools let gamers handle their medical needs.
Yes, gaming activities create various health issues for the gambler. Extended time spent sitting will damage your posture, while screen gazing puts unnecessary
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GE HealthCare Launches AI-Powered Ultrasound for Enhanced Breast Cancer Detection in Dense Breasts
What You Should Know:
- GE HealthCare has unveiled Invenia™ Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) Premium, a cutting-edge 3D ultrasound system designed to revolutionize breast cancer screening for women with dense breast tissue.
- The technology integrates artificial intelligence (AI) and innovative features to expedite supplemental screening, streamline exam readings, and improve detection accuracy.
AI-Driven 3D Breast Ultrasound
Dense breast tissue, present in a
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