What You Should Know:
- Daymark Health, a company aiming to redefine the cancer care experience, has publicly launched with an $11.5M in seed funding co-led by Maverick Ventures and Yosemite, with additional participation from Oncology Ventures. Daymark was launched out of Healthcare Foundry, with Robert Pahlavan and Jonathan Rhodes as co-founders leading thesis development.
- The company began operations this year in partnership with a leading payer in the Northeast, providing
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Cancer Diagnostics
AI Accelerates Cancer Research: ACS Partners with Layer Health for LLM Data Extraction
What You Should Know:
- The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Layer Health, an innovator in AI-driven healthcare technology, have announced a multi-year collaboration aimed at accelerating cancer research. This partnership will leverage large language models (LLMs) to streamline the extraction of vital clinical data from patient medical records.
- This collaboration builds upon a successful pilot program that focused on breast cancer patients. The pilot demonstrated the platform's
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Paige Expands PanCancer Detect to Identify Cancer in Over 40 Tissue Types
What You Should Know:
- 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
This
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Color Health Report Reveals Gaps in Employer Cancer Benefits
What You Should Know:
- 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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Oatmeal Health Unveils AI Diagnostic Platform for Lung Cancer Screening in Underserved FQHC Communities
What You Should Know:
- Oatmeal Health, an innovator in AI-driven cancer screening launches its AI-powered radiology risk stratification platform for lung cancer.
- The solution provides a fully reimbursable second-opinion diagnostic tool covered by Medicare, making it more accessible and affordable for healthcare providers and patients.
AI-Powered Lung Nodule Analysis
Lung cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, but screening rates remain
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Owkin Doses First Patient in Phase I Trial of AI-Optimized Cancer Therapy OKN4395
What You Should Know:
- Owkin, an AI-powered biotech company, today announced the dosing of the first patient in its Phase I clinical trial of OKN4395, a novel cancer therapy designed to restore immune function in patients with advanced solid tumors.
- OKN4395 represents a novel approach to cancer treatment by targeting multiple immunosuppressive pathways simultaneously.
OKN4395 Background
OKN4395 is a first-in-class asset that selectively inhibits three
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Owkin, Proscia Partner to Streamline MSI Testing for Colorectal Cancer
What You Should Know:
- Owkin, an AI-biotech company specializing in precision medicine, and Proscia, a leader in AI-enabled pathology solutions, have announced a strategic partnership to improve MSI testing for colorectal cancer (CRC). This collaboration aims to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of MSI screening, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes.
- Beyond MSI testing, Owkin and Proscia plan to collaborate on developing and commercializing additional AI solutions
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AI Against Cancer: Capabilities and Limitations for Early Detection and Treatment Planning
The American Cancer Society predicted 2 million new cancer cases in the US alone in 2024, which amounts to roughly 5,480 diagnoses every day. What makes matters worse is that the pandemic delayed care for more than 75% of cancer patients. Unsurprisingly, healthcare providers are turning to new technologies like AI in search of solutions. To gauge the magnitude of this trend, consider this: as of August 7, 2024, 950 AI/ML-enabled medical devices have received clearance from the FDA, with 76% of
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miRoncol Develops Multi-Cancer Early Detection Blood Test
What You Should Know:
- miRoncol, a medtech startup, has announced the completion of proof-of-concept studies for a groundbreaking multi-cancer early detection blood test.
- The test utilizes microRNA analysis and machine learning, two technologies recognized by the 2024 Nobel Prizes, to identify cancers at their earliest stages, even before the onset of noticeable symptoms.
The Power of microRNA and Machine Learning
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small RNA molecules that play a
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MedCognetics Unveils Embedded AI Cancer Detection System for Mammography Imaging
What You Should Know:
- MedCognetics, Inc., a company focusing on medical imaging AI, today announced the successful testing and implementation of the first embedded AI image processing and cancer detection system for mammography.
- The system utilizes the NVIDIA IGX OrinTM medical-grade edge AI platform alongside MedCognetics’ advanced AI-enabled software, CogNet AI-MT, which was developed in collaboration with clinical leaders worldwide. CogNet AI-MT has been trained on a diverse
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