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A minimalist illustration of a colonoscope with AI circuitry.

Aug 28, 2026

PENTAX Medical expands global partnership with MAGENTIQ EYE to scale AI-Assisted colonoscopy

PENTAX Medical has broadened its partnership with MAGENTIQ EYE to enhance the global deployment of AI-assisted colonoscopy technologies.This collaboration, which initially concentrated on the U.S. market, will now extend its reach to regions including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Japan, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. This expansion allows PENTAX Medical to effectively market and support MAGENTIQ EYE’s AI-driven colonoscopy solutions across a wider international landscape.The partnership wi
An echocardiogram and stethoscope in a clinical setting

Aug 28, 2026

An echo reporting software developed by a cardiologist for all cardiologists

A new software tool, EchoRapp, aims to streamline echocardiography reporting and improve diagnostic accuracy for cardiologists.The process of applying echocardiography guidelines in clinical practice remains cumbersome, often hindering the quality of patient care. Cardiologists must navigate numerous measurements and guidelines manually, which can lead to inefficiencies and increased complexity in diagnosing conditions such as heart failure and aortic stenosis. To address these challenges, EchoR
Silhouette of a coronary artery with plaque

Aug 28, 2026

The Insight Series: AI & Digital Health with Kelly Huang

The Insight Series highlights the transformative role of AI in healthcare, featuring insights from Kelly Huang, CEO of Elucid, a company focused on enhancing cardiovascular diagnostics through innovative technology.Elucid leverages AI to analyze existing imaging data, such as coronary CT angiograms, providing physicians with critical insights into atherosclerosis that were previously unattainable. Their Plaque-IQ software quantifies plaque characteristics in coronary and carotid vessels, while t
Molecular model kit illustrating protein-drug interactions in a lab setting.

Aug 28, 2026

KAIST unveils 'K-Fold,' a sovereign biotech AI model it says is 25 times faster than Google's

KAIST has introduced K-Fold, a groundbreaking biotech AI model that significantly accelerates the prediction of protein-drug binding, positioning itself as a robust alternative to established models like Google DeepMind’s AlphaFold3.Developed by a consortium at KAIST, K-Fold leverages advanced AI technology to predict not only the three-dimensional structures of proteins but also their interactions with drug candidates. This capability is crucial in drug development, enabling faster identificati
A minimalist illustration of a stethoscope and heart rate monitor in flat design.

Aug 28, 2026

Daewoong Pharmaceutical Builds Digital Healthcare Alliance Around AI Diagnostics and Patient Monitoring

Daewoong Pharmaceutical is shifting its focus from traditional pharmaceuticals to creating a comprehensive digital healthcare ecosystem, collaborating with 12 health-tech companies in South Korea to enhance AI diagnostics and patient monitoring.The initiative, showcased at the K-Hospital Health Tech Fair 2026, aims to integrate technologies across the entire patient journey, moving beyond isolated digital health products to a more cohesive framework. This approach emphasizes four key stages of h
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Aug 28, 2026

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IQVIA Wins Multiple Industry Awards for AI and Technology Innovation Across Life Sciences and Healthcare

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IQVIA (NYSE:IQV), a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries, today announced it received recognition this year from multiple independent industry awards programs for its use of AI to help healthcare and life sciences organizations improve decisions, strengthen regulated workflows, protect patient privacy and optimize clinical trial execution
A yoga mat in a therapy room symbolizing the integration of mental and physical health.

Aug 27, 2026

Sword Health buys Headspace in $200M to $300M deal

Sword Health has made a significant move in the digital health landscape by acquiring Headspace, a digital mental health company, in a deal valued between $200 million and $300 million. This acquisition, which is set to close on September 14th, marks a strategic expansion for Sword Health, which has traditionally focused on physical therapy.The acquisition involves taking over Headspace's parent company, Orange Dot, and integrating its offerings into Sword Health's existing operations. According
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Aug 27, 2026

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Imagenet Acquires Analytica Consulting, Expanding Data, Analytics and AI Capabilities

Strategic acquisition combines Imagenet's healthcare operations expertise with Analytica Consulting's data engineering, analytics and AI capabilities to help organizations turn operational data into actionable intelligence.TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagenet, a technology-forward healthcare operations partner for payers, today announced the acquisition of Analytica Consulting, a California-based data consulting firm specializing in data engineering, analytics, artificial intellig
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Aug 27, 2026

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GLOBO Language Solutions Shortlisted for The 2026 A.I. Awards

First-to-market AI medical interpretation levels up every step of the LEP patient's healthcare journey PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GLOBO Language Solutions ("GLOBO"), the leading B2B provider of interpreting and translation services, today announced being shortlisted in The 2026 A.I. Awards program in the following category: Best Use of AI in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Translation.Launched in 2024 and operated by global cloud computing awards body The Cloud Awards, The
A minimalist illustration of a lab flask containing skin tissue, symbolizing innovative skin health research.

Aug 27, 2026

Michael Polansky has a new, skin-focused biotech. Don’t call it a drug company.

Outer Bio, a new startup co-founded by Michael Polansky, is pioneering a unique approach to skin health by preserving living skin tissue for extended periods, aiming to innovate in skincare beyond traditional drug development.Outer Bio, which recently emerged from stealth mode, utilizes advanced techniques to maintain harvested skin tissue in a lab for about a month, far surpassing the typical lifespan of such samples. This innovation allows the tissue to retain its structure and immune function
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Aug 27, 2026

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Metriport Raises $26 million to Give Clinicians Insight into Any Patient Question at the Point of Care

The company turns scattered, fragmented patient records into structured information that gives clinicians what they need, exactly when they need it, to provide the best possible care. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Metriport has raised $26 million in new funding to give clinicians a secure, comprehensive picture of their patients' health history and what's most relevant in the moment, right at the point of care. The round, led by TJ Parker, general partner at Matrix, with participa
A nurse's badge and protest sign at a hospital entrance during a protest.

Aug 27, 2026

Nurses nationwide protest Palantir technology in hospitals

National Nurses United (NNU), the largest nursing union in the U.S., is intensifying its opposition to the use of Palantir technology in healthcare settings, citing concerns over automated staffing and data practices.The NNU has organized protests across eight U.S. cities, including major metropolitan areas like Los Angeles and Chicago, urging healthcare systems to sever ties with Palantir. The union, representing over 225,000 registered nurses, emphasizes the need for greater clinical oversight