What You Should Know:
- A new study published in the journal Obesity introduces the Food Noise Questionnaire (FNQ), the first scientifically validated tool to assess and quantify food noise.
- The breakthrough offers researchers and clinicians a new way to understand and address this often-overlooked factor in weight management.
Impact of Food Noise
Food noise – the constant stream of thoughts about food, what to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat – has become a
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70% of People with Diabetes Feel Stigma: Abbott Survey Reveals Challenges
What You Should Know:
- A recent survey and film conducted by Abbott reveals the significant impact of stigma and misconceptions on people living with diabetes.
- The survey, which polled over 2,600 people with diabetes across eight countries, including the United States, revealed that nearly 70% believe there is stigma associated with their condition.
Impact of Misconceptions and Stereotypes on People with Diabetes
People living with diabetes – which now includes
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PathAI Launches PathAssist Derm, an AI-Powered Tool for Skin Lesion Analysis
What You Should Know:
- PathAI, a provider of AI-powered pathology solutions, today announced the launch of PathAssist Derm, an innovative tool designed to streamline the analysis of skin lesions.
- Available now on the AISight® Image Management System (IMS), this research tool automates specimen orientation and identification, enabling pathologists to review samples more efficiently and accurately.
PathAssist Derm Capabilities
PathAssist Derm is the latest addition to
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SimpliFed Raises $4M to Expand Virtual Maternal Healthcare Platform
What You Should Know:
- SimpliFed, a provider of virtual maternal healthcare, today announced a $4M funding round led by Morningside.
- The investment will support the company's expansion from a point solution focused on baby feeding to a comprehensive maternal care technology platform powered by its newly updated Maternal Health Operating System (mOS).
Improved Maternal Health Outcomes
SimpliFed partners with over 300 health systems, independent practices, and health
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Athelas & Resilient Healthcare Partner to Optimize Hospital-at-Home Care
What You Should Know:
- Athelas, powered by Commure, announced a strategic partnership with Resilient Healthcare Corp, a trailblazer in health-at-home solutions, to launch a groundbreaking pilot program aimed at revolutionizing outpatient care and hospital billing.
- By selecting Athelas as its preferred vendor for Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) solutions, Resilient Healthcare is positioned to streamline acute and outpatient hospital at home programs
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PlushCare Expands Access to Virtual Healthcare for Medicare Beneficiaries
What You Should Know:
- Accolade, Inc. announced that PlushCare, its direct-to-consumer virtual healthcare offering, now accepts Medicare Part B. This expansion brings accessible and convenient healthcare services to 64 million Medicare beneficiaries across all 50 states.
- PlushCare is part of Accolade's suite of personalized healthcare services. The platform connects patients with top physicians and therapists, offering comprehensive care for over 6,800 medical
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Drive Health Launches AI Nurse “Avery” in Partnership with Google Public Sector
What You Should Know:
- Drive Health, a digital health startup based in Phoenix, today announced the launch of its AI nurse, "Nurse Avery," in collaboration with Google Public Sector.
- The partnership leverages advanced AI and cloud technology to provide personalized healthcare solutions, addressing the critical shortage of healthcare professionals and improving patient access to care.
Address Healthcare Workforce Shortages and Improve Patient Access
The healthcare
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Norstella Solidifies Big Pharma’s GenAI Bet with New Atropos Health Partnership
What You Should Know:
- Atropos Health, the pioneer in translating real-world clinical data into high-quality personalized real-world evidence for care announces the availability of NorstellaLinQ on the Atropos Evidence Network.
- Norstella, one of the largest global pharma intelligence solution providers, is already adopting Atropos Health's Generative AI platform, GENEVA OS™ (Generative Evidence Acceleration Operating System) and is further expanding its partnership with Atropos Health
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Zest Health Raises $13M to Transform Inflammatory Skin Disease Care with Virtual, Value-Based Approach
What You Should Know:
- Zest Health, a leading innovator in virtual dermatology care, today announced a $13 million seed funding round led by Roivant Health.
- The company's AI-powered platform provides personalized care for patients with inflammatory skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis, reducing unnecessary medication use and improving clinical outcomes. The investment will support Zest Health's expansion and enable the company to scale its partnerships with health plans
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Helix Launches Largest Clinico-Genomic Data Cohort to Optimize GLP-1’s
What You Should Know:
- Helix, a leader in population genomics and precision health, today announced the launch of a new clinico-genomic dataset comprising over 15,000 patients treated with glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists.
- These medications, which include semaglutide, tirzepatide, and liraglutide, are increasingly used to treat type 2 diabetes, obesity, and other metabolic conditions.
GLP-1 Agonist Virtual Registry
This research-ready dataset, known as a
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