What You Should Know:
- Philips has unveiled new findings from its Future Health Index 2025: Cardiology Snapshot, a report that explores how cardiac care professionals and patients view the role of AI and digital health technologies in transforming heart health.
- The report offers a candid look at the pressing challenges in cardiology and the growing potential of AI to alleviate them. Cardiovascular disease affects over 640 million people globally, putting an enormous strain
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A New Era in Prostate Care: The Shift from Overtreatment to Precision Diagnosis
Understanding Prostate Cancer: Not All Are the Same
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, but what many don’t realize is that it’s not a one-size-fits-all disease. There are different types of prostate cancer—some grow very slowly and may never cause harm, while others are aggressive and can spread quickly if not treated in time.
Non-aggressive (low-risk) prostate cancer often grows so slowly that it may never need treatment. Many men with this type can safely
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Philips Unveils Cardiovascular Ultrasound System with 26 AI Apps
What You Should Know:
- Global healthcare technology leader Philips has announced the release of Transcend Plus, the next generation of its EPIQ CVx and Affiniti CVx cardiovascular ultrasound systems.
- The new system features major advancements in image quality and artificial intelligence (AI), including new FDA-cleared 2D and 3D image quality enhancements and an expanded suite of AI-enabled clinical applications. Transcend Plus is designed to help cardiology teams work smarter, not
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Philips Launches ECG AI Marketplace, Partnering with Anumana to Enhance Cardiac Care with AI-Powered Diagnostics
What You Should Know:
- Philips announced the launch of the Philips ECG AI Marketplace, a new platform that provides cardiac care teams with a central location to access multiple vendor offerings, simplifying the management and implementation of AI-powered diagnostic tools.
- Anumana, an AI-driven health technology company focused on transforming cardiac care, is the first organization to leverage this platform, with its FDA-cleared ECG-AI™ LEF (Low Ejection Fraction) algorithm
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Methodist Hospitals Invests in Philips’ Advanced Imaging to Enhance Patient Care
What You Should Know:
- Philips and Methodist Hospitals have announced a strategic investment by the healthcare provider into Philips' portfolio of image-guided therapy (IGT) solutions.
- The collaboration will bring advanced imaging systems, software, and specialized devices to Methodist Hospitals, supporting critical community health needs such as active stroke treatment, complex cardiovascular interventions, and oncology therapies.
Upgrading Interventional
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Philips Launches VeriSight Pro 3D Intracardiac Echo Catheter in Europe
What You Should Know:
- Philips announced the introduction of its VeriSight Pro 3D Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) catheter in Europe.
- Building on its successful adoption in the United States, VeriSight Pro provides physicians with real-time 3D imaging directly from inside the heart, offering greater clarity during complex procedures and often eliminating the need for general anesthesia.
- The VeriSight Pro is designed for guiding procedures such as transcatheter valve
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Philips’ Future Health Index 2025 Reveals Healthcare Strain, AI Promise, and Critical Trust Gaps
What You Should Know:
- Philips, a global leader in health technology released its 10th annual Future Health Index (FHI) report. The FHI 2025 Report, the largest global survey of its kind analyzing the pressing concerns of both healthcare professionals and patients, paints a stark picture of growing strain on healthcare systems worldwide.
- While artificial intelligence (AI) shows significant promise for transforming care delivery, the report highlights that substantial gaps in
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Philips and Ingeborg Initiatives Partner to Improve Maternal and Infant Health in Arkansas
What You Should Know:
- Philips, a global leader in health technology, and Ingeborg Initiatives, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving maternal and infant health announced a partnership to provide all expectant parents in Arkansas with access to the Philips Avent Pregnancy+ app.
- The initiative aims to enhance prenatal care, increase health literacy, and promote healthy habits among expectant families.
- Arkansas currently faces significant challenges in maternal
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Philips Expands Cloud-Based Radiology Informatics to Europe, Explores Generative AI
What You Should Know:
- Philips, a global leader in health technology expands its cloud-based radiology informatics solutions to Europe.
- The expansion follows the successful migration of over 150 sites in North and Latin America to HealthSuite Imaging on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Philips is also exploring the use of generative AI to further enhance its radiology reporting capabilities.
HealthSuite Imaging on AWS to Enhance Efficiency, Collaboration, and Patient
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Philips Partners with Georgia Health Plans to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes with Remote Monitoring
What You Should Know:
- Philips announced a partnership with Amerigroup, CareSource Georgia, and Peach State Health Plan to provide remote patient monitoring (RPM) solutions for high-risk pregnancies in Georgia.
- The initiative aims to expand access to quality maternal healthcare and improve outcomes for mothers and babies, particularly in underserved communities.
Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis
Maternal healthcare in the United States faces significant challenges,
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