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...
Medtronic, which develops, manufactures and sells medical therapy devices, has issued a voluntary recall of its MiniMed 600 series or 700 series insulin pumps due to the pump's potentially shortened battery life.
The company issued a field action, starting on July 31, notifying customers globally that they should monitor their MiniMed pump's built-in alarms and alerts to keep track of battery...
Radiology genAI unveiled
Harrison.ai has recently introduced a radiology-specific vision language model.
Called Harrison.rad.1, the dialogue-based model can perform open-ended chat related to X-ray images. It can detect and localise radiological findings and generate reports, all with an emphasis on clinical safety and accuracy.
Unlike existing generative AI models trained on general and open-...
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...
A new mental health diary app developed in South Korea leverages generative AI to early screen depression while securing sensitive user data.
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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...
Digital mental health company Headspace announced last month that it was partnering with Spring Fertility, a network of fertility clinics, to create “Support For Your Fertility Journey,” content collection features that provide guided meditations and mindfulness exercises to individuals navigating the fertility journey as well as audio conversations and a docu-style video series.
Dr. Jenna...
Quest Diagnostics, a provider of diagnostic information services, announced it has acquired LifeLabs, a provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, from benefit pension plan company OMERS in a deal valued at approximately CAN $1.35 billion (USD $1 billion).
LifeLabs will continue to operate under its own brand with the same management team at its Toronto...
The World Health Organization (WHO), IDB and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) released version 2.0 of its "Artificial Intelligence in Public Health Readiness Assessment Toolkit," highlighting how countries can gauge their preparedness to implement AI projects into their public health strategies.
The toolkit aims to help countries understand how to integrate AI into their health...
Community health centres, or puskesmas, in the Indonesian province of West Java, south of capital Jakarta, will leverage generative AI to augment their capabilities to address critical health issues.
The Sumedang regency recently tied up with Singaporean doctors' networking platform Docquity to develop and launch the genAI-powered virtual assistant called TehAI.
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TehAI reportedly...
