Medical stories

Kyorin Pharmaceutical partners with Elix to enhance drug discovery using Elix Discovery, an AI platform aiming to accelerate research and improve R&D outcomes.

Elsevier launches Embase AI, a tool that halves biomedical data review time with natural language queries and transparent, up-to-date research summaries.

Paris-based kyron.bio has raised EUR 5.5m to advance glycan-engineering tech, aiming to improve safety and efficacy of antibody therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases.

The Royal Marsden NHS Trust has launched the UK’s first large-scale AI radiology platform, funded by NIHR, to advance cancer diagnosis and treatment research.

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison launches an AI Experience Center in Jayapura to boost education and healthcare access in Eastern Indonesia's Papua Province.

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority has cut A&E wait times from 12% to 3% by using Cloudera’s data and AI platform to streamline healthcare delivery.

Toronto AI firm Skinopathy launches GetSkinHelp app, enabling Canadians to screen for skin cancer from home and access timely medical care.

New Zealand's healthcare sector welcomes AI innovation from Medow Health, aiming to cut lengthy specialist wait times and enhance patient care.

A report by Trustwave reveals that the UK healthcare sector ranks third globally for ransomware attacks, highlighting alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

New research from the American Medical Association reveals a rise in AI adoption among healthcare professionals, now at 35% in 2024, up from 30% last year.

AI diagnostics is transforming healthcare by enhancing accuracy, speeding up disease detection, and reducing errors across lab tests, imaging, and genomics.

Altera has launched its Agilex 3 FPGAs and new development kits, aiming to enhance performance for demanding applications across various sectors.

Labour unveils a plan to deliver 40,000 extra NHS appointments weekly, focusing on health technologies and efficiency to tackle fiscal challenges.

Advances in AI spark both optimism and worry, with experts debating its impact on marketing, democracy, and human existence.

At CES 2024, OMNIVISION announced the launch of OP03050, a single-chip LCOS panel for AR/XR/MR smart glasses, enriching video conferencing and streaming with high-resolution visuals.

Global recruiter The IN Group acquires BioTalent, reinforcing its life sciences division while spotlighting AI and data research.

Everspin Technologies is set to expand their top-tier, high-density STT-MRAM product range, the EMxxLX, optimised for several electronic system sectors.

Zi.Care, a leading provider of EMR systems in Indonesia, has partnered with InterSystems to strengthen its business growth and expand its services.

Lightware Visual Engineering reveals two new USB-C extender Active Optical Cables, promising enhanced AV flexibility.

Ramsay Health Care has selected Google Cloud as its data and innovation partner to support its 2030 digital transformation strategy.