What You Should Know:
- Abbott and Medtronic announced a groundbreaking partnership to develop an integrated continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system designed to seamlessly work with Medtronic’s automated insulin delivery (AID) and smart insulin pen systems.
- The strategic collaboration aims to improve diabetes management by enabling more precise insulin dosing and reducing the burden on patients.
CGM System and Insulin Delivery Devices Integration
The new CGM sensor,
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Phonak Introduces World’s First AI-Powered Hearing Aid
What You Should Know:
- Phonak, a leading provider of hearing solutions, unveiled its groundbreaking Audéo Sphere Infinio hearing aid, powered by the innovative Infinio platform.
- The new device features the world's first dedicated real-time AI chip, delivering unprecedented speech clarity in noisy environments.
Audéo Sphere Infinio Overview
The Audéo Sphere Infinio addresses a critical challenge faced by individuals with hearing loss: understanding speech in background
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Patients Demand Personalized Obesity Care, New Survey Finds
What You Should Know:
- Phenomix Sciences, a precision medicine biotechnology company, released findings from a new survey revealing a growing demand for personalized obesity care.
- The survey of 475 patients explored attitudes toward weight management, treatment preferences, and information sources.
Key Findings:
Patients Seek Medical Guidance: A majority of respondents (66%) prefer guidance from healthcare providers to manage weight loss, highlighting the need for a
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Guidehealth Secures $14M for AI-Powered Value-Based Care
What You Should Know:
- Guidehealth, an AI-powered healthcare services provider raises $14M in seed funding led by Memorial Hermann Health System, with participation from healthcare entrepreneur Sidd Pagadipati and other industry leaders.
- The funding will accelerate Guidehealth’s mission to improve health outcomes and increase access to care through value-based care (VBC) models. The company’s AI-driven platform and clinical support services help health systems and clinically
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Study: Healthcare Industry Embraces Generative AI with Caution
What You Should Know:
- A new McKinsey survey reveals that the healthcare industry is increasingly recognizing the potential of generative AI (gen AI) to revolutionize patient care and operational efficiency.
- While a majority of healthcare organizations are exploring or implementing gen AI solutions, concerns about risks and challenges remain.
Report Background
McKinsey conducted two surveys to gather insights from healthcare leaders about their gen AI strategies and
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Physicians Reveals GLP-1s for Weight Loss are Overprescribed and Unsustainable
What You Should Know:
- A large majority of physicians feel GLP-1s are being overprescribed, according to a new survey from Virta Health, a leader in type 2 diabetes reversal.
- The Virta Health survey was conducted in partnership with Beresford Research and included 300 primary care providers, endocrinologists, and obesity specialists across the United States sheds light on the medical community's views on the rapidly growing class of GLP-1 medications, often hailed as
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Seqera Acquires Tinybio to Democratize Access to AI-Powered Bioinformatics
What You Should Know:
- Seqera, a provider of scientific data analysis for life sciences and creator of Nextflow, announced the acquisition of Tinybio, a rising tech-bio startup specializing in AI-powered bioinformatics tools.
- The acquisition reinforces Seqera's commitment to building a robust online platform that empowers scientists with cutting-edge resources. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Bridging the Gap Between Scientists and
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FemTech: Fertilitywise Partners with Fairfax EggBank to Empower Patients
What You Should Know:
- Fertilitywise, a provider of resources and support for those navigating fertility challenges, announced a new partnership with Fairfax EggBank, a prominent donor egg program. This collaboration aims to enhance the fertility journey for patients by offering comprehensive support and information.
- Through this partnership, Fairfax EggBank patients will receive a complimentary two-month membership to Fertilitywise, providing access to a wealth of evidence-based
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LLMs Outperforms Clinicians in Predicting Mental Health Crises, Study Reveals
What You Should Know:
- Brightside Health, a telemental health company released research demonstrating the potential of large language models (LLM) in predicting mental health crises.
- The study, published in JMIR Mental Health, compared the performance of OpenAI's GPT-4 to human clinicians in identifying patients at risk of suicide.
Study Background and Key Findings
The research analyzed data from over 460 patients, including those who had reported suicidal ideation
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Diality Receives FDA Clearance for Innovative Hemodialysis System
What You Should Know:
- Diality, a medical device company focused on advancing kidney care, announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Moda-flx Hemodialysis System™.
- The Moda-flx Hemodialysis System is designed to enhance the dialysis experience for both patients and healthcare providers. With its variable flow rate ranges, integrated reverse osmosis water filtration, and user-friendly interface, clinicians
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