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Sep 4, 2026

House VA Committee votes to subpoena Larry Ellison over Oracle EHR overruns

The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs has taken significant action by voting to subpoena Oracle executives, including co-founder Larry Ellison, in response to escalating costs associated with the VA's Electronic Health Record (EHR) Modernization Program.This decision follows concerns over the program's mounting expenses, which have reportedly surged from an initial $10 billion to an estimated $17 billion. During a recent status update, Deputy Secretary of the VA, Paul Lawrence, confirmed that
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Sep 4, 2026

Oulu-based Creoir secures Seed funding to scale voice AI for defence and mission-critical systems

Creoir, a DefenceTech firm from Oulu, has successfully secured Seed funding from Gungnir Capital to enhance its voice AI solutions aimed at defence and mission-critical applications.The funding, part of a €2 million Seed round, will enable Creoir to expedite the commercial rollout of its EdgeVUI and Operator Assistant products, responding to rising demand from European defence sectors. The company's CEO, Antti Lilja, emphasized the importance of hands-free voice interaction in high-pressure envi
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Sep 4, 2026

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Medical Care Technologies Inc. (OTCID:MDCE) Activates Volunteer Intake for Melanoma Scan Beta After Launching First Human-Submitted Dataset Initiative

Follow-Up to August 31 Announcement: First Cohort Process Is Now Open for Real-World Image Testing MESA, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / September 4, 2026 / Medical Care Technologies Inc. (OTCID:MDCE) today announced that volunteer intake is now active for the first human-submitted image cohort supporting MDCE Melanoma Scan Beta - advancing the initiative first announced on August 31, 2026. On August 31, the Company said it was seeking its first volunteers in order to move beyond testing and training ba
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Sep 4, 2026

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End Manual Food Logging: ODYSS Pioneers AI Necklace Wearable at IFA 2026

Moving Beyond Tracking to Truly Understand You for Better HealthBERLIN, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ODYSS, a pioneer in AI wearable technology and IFA Innovation Award 2026 winner, unveiled its groundbreaking vision for the future of health, presenting the AI dietary necklace ODYSS N1 and bringing an end to manual food logging. While wearables have long mastered sleep and activity tracking, diet management remains the missing piece of the personal health puzzle.Ending Manual Logging Continue R
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Sep 4, 2026

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Juvonno Expands Its Open API Ecosystem, Giving Clinics Free Access to Powerful Integrations

More than 23 software developers have built AI-powered reception, reporting, and charting tools designed to transform how modern clinics operate.WINNIPEG, MB, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Juvonno's free Open API is creating a growing ecosystem of connected technologies for modern medical clinics. These advancements will give clinics greater freedom to choose specialized tools that complement their workflows and extend the capabilities of their practice management platform.Continue Reading
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Sep 4, 2026

Pirkx joins Pri0r1ty Intelligence as AI company expands into employee wellbeing and benefits

Pri0r1ty Intelligence has acquired the UK wellness startup Pirkx, enhancing its portfolio with a focus on employee wellbeing and benefits tailored for SMEs.The acquisition allows Pri0r1ty to integrate Pirkx’s established user base into its technological framework, aiming to leverage AI tools for operational improvements and revenue growth. Rory Maxwell, CEO of Pri0r1ty, emphasized that this move is pivotal for their growth strategy, as Pirkx has a strong product offering but has faced challenges
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Sep 4, 2026

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HoneyNaps Develops Next-Generation Wireless PSG system Using Four Skin Patches

Patch-based wireless sensors and AI-powered analysis combine to improve patient comfort and clinical efficiency in polysomnography New platform reduces more than 24 wired sensors to four compact patches, with potential applications in hospitals, home sleep testing and remote monitoringBOSTON, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HoneyNaps, specializing in AI-powered sleep medical devices, has developed a next-generation wireless polysomnography system that combines patch-based skin sensors with artific
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Sep 4, 2026

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Withings Introduces StethO Sense, Bringing Heart and Lung Sound Analysis to BeamO

StethO Sense, a new Withings+ service powered by eMurmur® and StethoMe, brings on-demand AI-powered heart sound analysis and breathing pattern insights to BeamO users, allowing families to track changes in heart sounds and breathing patterns early from home.ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX, France, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Withings today announced StethO Sense, a new service within Withings+, the premium membership tier of the Withings app, that gives parents a closer listen to what their child's bodies
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Sep 4, 2026

London’s AI Score raises €4.6 million to help businesses keep AI agents under control

AI Score, a UK startup focused on managing generative and agentic AI, has successfully secured €4.6 million in Seed funding. This investment aims to enhance product development and expand the company's platform, which helps businesses integrate AI safely into their operations.The funding round, led by Fuel Ventures, also saw participation from existing investor GALLOS Technologies and notable figures from various investment firms. Alex Harland, co-founder and CEO, emphasized the need for organiz
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Sep 4, 2026

Rakovina Therapeutics Shifts 72% of Budget to AI Cancer Programs

Rakovina Therapeutics has significantly increased its investment in AI-driven drug discovery, allocating 72% of its budget to this area in Q2 2026, up from 57% the previous year. This strategic shift is particularly noteworthy as the company simultaneously reduced its net loss by 41%, demonstrating a commitment to advancing its three AI-supported cancer programs while managing costs effectively.The reduction in overall expenses, particularly a 63% decrease in general and administrative costs, ha
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Sep 4, 2026

Digital Health Platform Sees US Patient Visits Surge 196% & Quarterly YoY Revenue Jumps 43%

Rocket Doctor AI Inc. has reported significant growth in both revenue and patient visits in its latest quarterly update, indicating a robust expansion in its digital health services.For the second quarter ending June 30, 2026, Rocket Doctor achieved revenues of CA$734,028, reflecting a 43% increase compared to CA$512,756 during the same period last year. This growth aligns closely with the CA$737,103 reported in the previous quarter. Notably, U.S. patient visits surged by 196% from 1,319 to 3,91
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Sep 4, 2026

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Sectra's three-month interim report: Growing cloud recurring revenue

LINKÖPING, Sweden, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra (STO: SECT B) has reported recurring revenue from cloud services exceeding SEK 1 billion for the first time, measured on a rolling 12-month basis. This outcome was the result of strong order bookings in recent years as well as Sectra's long-term investments in delivering, deploying and scaling up services for a growing number of customers.First quarter: May–July 2026Contracted order