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- Paige, a provider of AI-powered pathology solutions, today announced a significant expansion of Paige PanCancer Detect, its groundbreaking cancer detection tool.
- Originally launched in 2024 with the ability to identify cancer in 17 tissue types, PanCancer Detect now supports over 40 tissue and organ types, thanks to advancements in Paige's AI foundation models.
AI-Powered Pathology Solution Enhances Diagnostic Accuracy and Efficiency
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expands Women’s Health Access in MA
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- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced a new partnership with Visana Health, a virtual women's health clinic, to provide its members with expanded access to comprehensive and convenient care.
- The collaboration reinforces Blue Cross' commitment to supporting women's health and addressing the unique needs of its members.
Virtual Care Option Provides Comprehensive Support for Women
Research indicates that women
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myTomorrows Introduces Next-Generation AI Platform for Precision Trial Matching
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- myTomorrows, a global health technology company connecting patients and physicians with all possible pre-approval treatment options, today announced the launch of its next-generation AI platform.
- Designed to streamline clinical trial recruitment, the platform supercharges how physicians search, pre-screen, and refer patients — helping trial sponsors accelerate enrollment, enhance
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Teladoc Health Acquires Catapult Health for $65M
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- Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC) today announced the acquisition of Catapult Health, a provider of virtual preventive care service in an all-cash transaction for $65M, with up to $5M in additional contingent earnout consideration. Catapult Health’s trailing twelve-month revenue was approximately $30M as of the third quarter of 2024.
- The strategic move strengthens Teladoc Health's comprehensive suite of integrated solutions and expands its capabilities
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Miist Therapeutics Raises $7M to Develop Inhaled Medicines with Physics-Based Approach
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- Miist Therapeutics, a pioneering company developing inhaled medicines with a focus on rapid drug delivery raises $7M ina seed funding round led by Refactor Capital with participation from 1517 Fund, Freeflow Ventures, and others,
- The investment will accelerate the development of Miist's innovative therapies for smoking addiction and migraine.
Fast-Acting Therapies for Smoking Addiction and Migraine
Miist's therapies address a significant unmet
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Affineon Health Raises $5M for AI-Powered Physician Inbox Management
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- Affineon Health, a leader in AI-powered solutions to streamline the inbox for healthcare physicians and providers, today announced successfully closing a $5 million oversubscribed funding round.
- GPG Ventures led the seed round with participation from existing investor, AI Fund, and several other new investors.The funding enables Affineon to accelerate product development, expand its fast-growing market presence, and deepen its impact on one of healthcare’s most
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NBA Players Gain Access to Advanced Biomarker Testing Through NBPA/Function Health Partnership
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- Function Health, a health management platform, today announced a partnership with the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) to provide active and retired NBA players with access to advanced biomarker testing and AI-driven health insights.
- The collaboration marks a significant step forward in athlete health, empowering players to take control of their well-being and optimize their performance both on and off the court.
NBA Players Gain
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Flatiron Health and Exact Sciences Partner to Accelerate Clinical Evidence Generation for MRD Testing in Oncology
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- Flatiron Health, a leading technology company focused on improving cancer care announced a strategic partnership with Exact Sciences, a pioneer in cancer screening and diagnostics to accelerate clinical evidence generation for Exact Sciences' molecular residual disease (MRD) test, Oncodetect™.
- The collaboration will leverage Flatiron's innovative clinical research platform and extensive network of community oncology practices to study the test's performance
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Color Health Report Reveals Gaps in Employer Cancer Benefits
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- Color Health, a provider of precision health solutions released its second annual Employer Insights Report, revealing a disconnect between employer priorities and the reality of cancer care benefits offered to employees.
- The survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, explores how benefits leaders make decisions regarding cancer program benefits, including their current offerings, perceived effectiveness, and strategies for managing costs.
Disconnect
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Obesity Management: Researchers Develop New Tool to Measure Food Noise
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- 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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