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Oct 27, 2026

Early progress on accelerating drug development with Claude

Anthropic's life sciences team is making strides in accelerating drug development through innovative partnerships and AI integration.Over the past few months, Anthropic has collaborated with six organizations—including BigHat Biosciences and Bristol Myers Squibb—to enhance drug discovery processes. Their approach involves leveraging AI, specifically Claude, across various stages of drug development, from initial research to regulatory filings. The team has identified that the challenges in drug
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Oct 27, 2026

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Meet Providi: One Company Behind Cerbo and OptiMantra

The new name reflects a long-term commitment to the cash-pay personalized care market, where Cerbo and OptiMantra keep their brands and together serve nearly 7,000 clinics.ATLANTA, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Providi launched today as the corporate brand of the company behind Cerbo and OptiMantra, two long-standing products in the cash-pay personalized care market. The companies combined in 2025, backed by a growth investment from Mainsail Partners. Cerbo and OptiMantra will continue as produc
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Oct 27, 2026

At MD Anderson, 1 in 4 ambulatory visits is now virtual

Telemedicine is significantly reshaping cancer care at MD Anderson, with virtual visits now comprising 25% of ambulatory encounters.The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reported over 295,000 virtual consultations in fiscal 2026, with 60% of patients utilizing telemedicine. This shift is helping the institution evaluate the effectiveness and limitations of virtual care in oncology, aiming for a comprehensive integration across various treatment areas. Dr. Neema Navai emphasized that
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Oct 27, 2026

HeartFlow targets AI cardiac imaging rival over patents and trade secrets

HeartFlow has initiated legal action against a competitor in the AI cardiac imaging sector, alleging misuse of its patented technology and confidential information.The lawsuit, spanning 179 pages, accuses a Boston-based firm of leveraging proprietary technology and trade secrets obtained from former HeartFlow employees to create a rival cardiac imaging product. This legal move highlights the ongoing competitive tensions in the rapidly evolving field of cardiac imaging, where intellectual propert
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Oct 27, 2026

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KROMATID Selected as Industry Resource Partnership Program Member by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM)

Expands access to high-resolution, single-cell genomic analysis throughout cell and gene therapy developmentBOULDER, Colo., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KROMATID, a leader in analytical cytogenetics for the cell and gene therapy industry, announced today it has been selected to be a member of the Industry Resource Partnership (IRP) program by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM).CIRM's Industry Resource Partnership (IRP) program streamlines collaboration and knowledge shari
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Oct 27, 2026

Impress bags €40 million EIB financing to expand its digital orthodontics network across Europe

Impress, a Spanish digital orthodontics network, has secured a €40 million venture debt loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to enhance its AI platform and expand its operations across Europe.This financing follows a significant €110 million funding round in 2024, aimed at bolstering its European footprint after acquiring DrSmile. Impress aims to bridge the gap between traditional orthodontic care and at-home solutions, utilizing an AI engine that draws from a database of 500,000 patient
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Oct 27, 2026

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Vera Health Quietly Became One of the World's Most Used Clinical Tools. Now It Has Raised $32 Million to Give Every Clinician in the World the Best Medical Knowledge in Seconds

With a team of just 12 employees, the clinical AI company has grown largely through physician referrals, bringing total funding to $32 millionMore than 800,000 clinicians across 190 countries use Vera Health, including approximately 1 in 4 physicians in Spain and Italy, with most discovering the platform through recommendations from colleagues.Threshold Ventures led Vera Health's $28.5 million Series A, with participation from Mantis VC and SV Angel. Existing investors Y Combinator and Gradient
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Oct 27, 2026

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Fios Genomics bioinformatics team and services move to Excelra

Edinburgh-based team joins Excelra's scientific consulting group, strengthening its omics analytics expertise and presence in the UK and EuropeEDINBURGH, Scotland and HYDERABAD, India, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Excelra, a global scientific informatics company, today announced that the bioinformatics services of Fios Genomics Ltd, and the team behind them, have moved to Excelra with effect from 20 October 2026.Continue Reading Fios Genomics, based in Edinburgh, has spent nearly two decad
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Oct 27, 2026

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Center for Organ Recovery & Education Selects InVita's iTransplant to Advance Organ, Tissue, and Cornea Donation and Transplantation

iTransplant® will help strengthen coordination, improve operational efficiency and modernize partner collaboration to accelerate CORE's lifesaving work.PITTSBURGH, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE), the Pittsburgh-based federally designated organ procurement organization (OPO), and InVita Healthcare Technologies today announced a new partnership following CORE's selection of iTransplant®, InVita's comprehensive software platform for organ, tissue
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Oct 27, 2026

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ZOE Launches Gut Health Bar Designed by World-Leading Scientists

The gut health science company is bringing science-backed nutrition to everyday snacking with delicious new bars packed with over 10 plants, 8g of fiber and 7g of plant protein per barBOSTON, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ZOE, the gut health science company, launched its Gut Health Bar in the United States, marking the company's first move into the snack category. Designed by ZOE's world-leading nutrition scientists, the chewy bar contains more than 10 plant ingredients, 8g of fiber, and 7g of p
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Oct 27, 2026

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Altamont Software Introduces CaptureWare Video for iPad/iPhone

Extends image capture across the healthcare enterprise by enabling providers to acquire medical video and still images anytime, anywhere.PLEASANTON, Calif., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Altamont Software, a provider of enterprise medical connectivity solutions, today announced that CaptureWare Video, its enterprise medical video capture solution, is now available on iPhone and iPad for capturing medical video and still images at the bedside, in the clinic, and at any other point-of-care locatio
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Oct 27, 2026

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CellsBin Receives National Cancer Institute Award to Advance Blood Test for Multiple Myeloma

Study will test whether living myeloma cells can be found and recovered from a blood sample, with the goal of giving doctors bone marrow-level insight from a blood draw.DANBURY, Conn., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CellsBin®, a biotechnology company pioneering Rare-Cell Biology™, today announced that it has received a Direct-to-Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The funding will advance CB-Insight™, the company's blood-based test fo