South Korean medical AI company AITRICS has obtained clearance from the Ministry of Health, Vietnam for its AI software for predicting patient deterioration.
VitalCare utilises AI to analyse 19 types of EMR data of patients in general wards to predict possible death, ICU transfer, and cardiac arrest within six hours. It can also predict sepsis within four hours, cardiac arrest within 24 hours, as...
Collaborative research in Asia has called for prudence in using popular large language model-based (LLM) chatbots as part of public health research and response.
In a study, which findings were published in BMJ, researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, RMIT University in Vietnam, and the National University of Singapore explored whether or not LLMs bridge or exacerbate the digital...
New upper GI endoscopy AI tested at CU Medicine
The Chinese University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine) became the first to test Olympus' new AI-powered upper gastrointestinal endoscopy system for detecting gastric cancers.
The faculty first partnered with the Japanese medical endoscope manufacturer last year.
"The new AI endoscopic system is distinguished by its ability to...
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,...
Presagen divests IVF AI line to Japanese manufacturer
Adelaide-based Presagen has sold its line of AI solutions for in vitro fertilisation to Japanese assisted reproductive technology manufacturer, Astec.
The Life Whisperer series assesses embryo and oocyte images. It features AI algorithms that determine an embryo's likelihood of leading to pregnancy and being genetically normal, evaluate its...
A project from the University of New South Wales could be the first in the world to deploy virtual reality tools to help address trauma in rural and regional indigenous communities.
Based on a media statement, the project will work with Aboriginal communities in developing culturally informed tools that can be used to provide psychosocial support and address intergenerational trauma. VR tools...
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...
ASX-listed Echo IQ has obtained regulatory approval in the United States for its AI-driven solution that supports structural heart disease diagnosis.
WHAT IT'S ABOUT
Two years since coming to the US, the company has now received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration for EchoSolv AS, which is specifically indicated to support the diagnosis of severe aortic stenosis (a form of...
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...
Despite growing up with technology and the internet, young people of New Zealand have expressed a strong preference for in-person help when it comes to their mental health.
Research led by the University of Otago, Wellington explored the views of people aged 15-30 on digital mental health supports.
FINDINGS
A survey was conducted online in 2022 and culled complete responses from 1,471...
