The American Liver Foundation estimates that over 30 percent of the U.S. population has some degree of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the most common type of liver disease in the Western world. This can impact other factors of overall health, given the link between NAFLD and diabetes, obesity, insulin resistance, and other metabolic risk factors.One of the key issues in NAFLD patients is the differentiation of NASH from simple steatosis and identification of advanced hepatic
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Why Robotic Surgery is the Future of Urology
The evolution from open surgeries to minimally invasive procedures is in large part due to the development of robotics. Robotic technology allows surgeons to provide more precise, efficient outcomes for their patients than the traditional approaches used in open surgeries. From the first robotic-assisted procedure in 1985 (neurosurgical biopsy) to the invention of the da Vinci Surgery System for general laparoscopic surgery in 2000, the advancement of robotic surgery has continued to skyrocket
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HLTH, Boston Children’s Partner to Explore Impact of Voice Technology in Healthcare
HLTH, a conference focused on health innovation, today announced a partnership with Boston Children's Hospital to explore the impact of voice technology in healthcare. As part of the partnership, HLTH will feature a Voice.HLTH track, a voice hackathon as part of HACK/HLTH and a showcase exploring the impact of voice technology in healthcare.The Voice Technology in Healthcare Initiative, born out of Boston Children's Hospital Innovation & Digital Health Accelerator, seeks to accelerate the
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Hackensack Meridian Health Expands $25M Healthcare Innovation Program to all Network Hospitals
Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most integrated health network is expanding their healthcare innovation program, Bear’s Den, to all hospitals to encourage the network’s 34,000 team members to bring forth their best ideas to transform care delivery and enhance patient satisfaction.
Bear's Den Overview
Launched in 2017, Bear’s Den features a panel of experts, including CEO Robert C. Garrett, leading physicians, key network executives, venture capitalists,
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OptiScan Biomedical Nabs $20M for FDA-Cleared Continuous Glucose Bedside Monitor for ICU
OptiScan Biomedical, a developer of an innovative continuous monitoring system for use in the surgical intensive care unit (SICU) has raised $20 million in Series E funding. The company plans to use the funding to support the commercialization of the company’s lead product, the OptiScanner 5000, in the United States. OptiScan will also use a portion of the funding to continue the expansion of the company’s OptiScanner platform to monitor additional analytes of interest for critically ill
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Stanford Opens Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
Stanford University announced it is opening the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) with the mission to advance artificial intelligence (AI) research, education, policy, and practice to improve the human condition. The institute will work closely with companies across sectors, including technology, financial services, health care, and manufacturing, to create a community of advocates and partners at the highest level.
Formally launched at a symposium
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Babyscripts Inks $500k Strategic Partnership with Inova Health
Babyscripts, Inc., a Washington, D.C.-based virtual care platform for managing obstetrics has inked a strategic partnership with Inova Health System. As part of the strategic partnership, Inova will invest $500K and will deploy Babyscripts’ clinically-validated virtual care obstetrics platform; and support holistic care for mothers in pregnancy and postpartum.Inova’s Opportunity to Further Impact of Their Wellness ProgramsAligned with their investment, Inova will deploy the Babyscripts’ solution
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Teladoc Acquires French Telemedicine Provider MédecinDirect to Expand Global Footprint
Virtual care provider Teladoc Health has acquired Paris, France-based telemedicine provider MédecinDirect to offer its full continuum of services to insurers and employers in Europe’s third largest market. Co-founded by François Lescure and Marc Guillemo in 2008, MédecinDirect’s accredited and mobile platform of medical expertise provides secure and completely confidential, doctors are committed to answering all medical questions by telephone and Internet seven days a week. MédecinDirect
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Amazon Choice Integrates with One Drop for Diabetes and Hypertension Management
One Drop, a provider of digital therapeutics solutions, today announced an integration partnership with Amazon’s exclusive health brand, Choice. The integration with One Drop’s app will provide Amazon’s Choice customers living with diabetes and hypertension with affordable, accessible, and comprehensive digital health management services.One Drop/Amazon Choice Integration BenefitsLaunched in late 2018, Amazon Choice was developed by Arcadia Group to offer an array of affordable medical devices
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Peerfit Lands $18M to Redefine Corporate Wellness
Peerfit, a digital health platform that connects employers and carriers with personalized fitness experiences has raised $18 million in Series C funding led by Virgo Investment Group. The company plans to use the latest round of funding to expand its core brand, reach more employers and their employees, and will also help with its expansion into the Medicare Advantage space with Peerfit Move.
Peerfit Background
Founded in 2011, Peerfit digital platform helps insurance
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