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Researchers reviewing a software analysis
By  Adam Ang 02:43 am October 18, 2024
Biofourmis founder launches health LMM startup  Over a year after leaving biotechnology unicorn Biofourmis, ex-CEO and founder Kuldeep Singh Rajput recently announced that he set up a new health tech company focused on generative AI. In a LinkedIn post, he shared that his newly founded startup, OutcomesAI, has partnered with SingHealth to deploy its large multi-modal model (LMM) called Glia,...
A doctor holding a digital tablet showing a patient their bone X-ray
By  Adam Ang 06:01 am October 17, 2024
The Indonesian Ministry of Health has approved an AI-assisted software from Taiwan for screening potential cases of osteoporosis.  Acer Medical's VeriOsteo OP uses AI to analyse bone mineral density (BMD) and predict T-scores in X-ray images. It supports clinicians in assessing potential abnormalities in BMD.  WHY IT MATTERS The Indonesian government estimates that around two in five of their...
Coins and a clock on background
By  Adam Ang 04:22 am October 4, 2024
Mental health app Lissun bags $3M for AI integration  Mental health platform Lissun in India has scored $2.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by RPSG Capital Ventures. With its fresh funds, the startup plans to integrate AI into its suite of digital mental health solutions which target corporates, schools, and families of children with neurodevelopmental conditions. The new funds will...
Mobile and desktop versions of Qure.ai's chest X-ray analysis solution
By  Adam Ang 06:59 am September 27, 2024
Qure.ai nets $65M for foundational AI  Qure.ai has raised $65 million in a Series D funding round led by Lightspeed and 360 ONE Asset.  The company said it will use its fresh funds to invest more in foundational AI models, as well as acquire complementary startups in medical technology. It will also be used to accelerate its expansion in the United States and other markets.  Early this year, the...
A runner checking their vital signs on their fitness tracker
By  Adam Ang 02:15 am September 27, 2024
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from various Chinese universities have developed a miniature-sized continuous glucose monitoring system that works as effectively as market-leading systems. WHAT IT'S ABOUT  The CGM sensor is made of an organic electrochemical transistor (OECT), which better amplifies signal-to-noise ratio than conventional sensors.  It also features a minimally invasive...
Respiree's vital signs monitor and Roche's blood sugar monitoring system
By  Adam Ang 08:40 pm September 22, 2024
Respiree, Roche announces AI integration for RPM Singaporean startup Respiree has tied up with global pharmaceutical and diagnostics company Roche for technology integration. Respiree will be combining its vital sign monitoring device with Roche's blood glucose device as a joint bedside offering. The solution is also expected to be integrated with machine learning models that predict clinical...
SmartRobin AI interface
By  Adam Ang 08:28 pm September 17, 2024
About a million possible cases of atrial fibrillation, a known risk for stroke, go undetected in Japan. A local startup is introducing an innovative AI targeting this growing danger. Founded in 2019, Cardio Intelligence develops a range of AI-powered solutions for continuous heart monitoring called SmartRobin AI.  The SmartRobin AI series is based on "explainable AI," which processes a huge...
Doctorpresso's REDI mental health diary app
By  Adam Ang 06:39 pm September 17, 2024
A new mental health diary app developed in South Korea leverages generative AI to early screen depression while securing sensitive user data.  HOW IT WORKS Doctorpresso came up with a mobile app called REDI that analyses a user's speech patterns and provides near real-time insights into their mental state.  Through AI, the app analyses four voice characteristics: average pitch, pitch variability...
Deep Bio's prostate cancer analysis AI
By  Adam Ang 02:47 am September 13, 2024
Pharmaceutical and diagnostics giant Roche has recently integrated a suite of AI algorithms into its enterprise digital pathology software. The company has collaborated with South Korean firm Deep Bio to power the navify digital pathology platform with the prostate cancer analysis AI solution, DeepDx Prostate. The AI technology provides pathologists with gland-level Gleason grading, measurements...
A runner checking on their smartwatch
By  Adam Ang 12:55 am September 3, 2024
Huawei has announced the launch of its new health monitoring system for its wearable products.  In an event in China, the Chinese IT giant said that the TruSense system offers "comprehensive and accurate" monitoring capabilities, measuring over 60 health and fitness indicators.  It runs on a proprietary algorithm that can assess these indicators, including emotional well-being and stress levels...