SPOTLIGHT -
November 27th 2019
A real-time testing solution could lead to more precise treatment and better outcomes.
November 18th 2019
The firm will invest in biotech companies focused on drug discovery and development.
November 13th 2019
The platform could help create new treatments for patients with muscle disorders.
October 17th 2019
The partnership could improve the speed, cost and success rate of drug development.
October 11th 2019
New AI-enabled technologies can improve patient outcomes.
Novartis and Microsoft Partner to Transform Medicine with AI
The AI innovation lab could help accelerate the discovery of transformative medicines.
InsightRX Earns $10M to Broaden Access of Precision Medicine Platform
The tech has the potential to reduce healthcare costs and improve outcomes.
First European Site Adopts IBM Watson Genomics for Cancer
First European use of technology joins counterparts in U.S., Asia.
'Great Potential in Precision Medicine' for Heart Failure, AHA Says
Genetic info embedded in EHRs could have major impact, Association says.
Trusting our Health to the Machines: Unveiling the Mystery of Algorithms
A look at the complex mathematics looking into future health.
Will AI Improve Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment?
Stakeholders hope AI, machine learning will significantly decrease death toll.
Color Talks NIH Deal for 'All of Us' 1 Million Person Genetic Counseling
California-based genomics company talks saving lives, research.
Predictive Analytics Use Leaps to 60%, Health Execs Report
A 13-point jump from last year’s Society of Actuaries survey.
New Digital Health Technology Helps Prevent Lymphedema
Bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) technology could make difference.
Syapse and FDA Collaborate on Real-World Evidence for Oncology
Real-world data seen as supporting clinical and regulatory decisions.
Renovacor Bags $11M for Gene Replacement Therapy for Heart Defect
Gene replacement could stop the progression of dilated cardiomyopathy.
Genomics Data Pipeline Could be Open to Hacking, Lab Finds
The software has since been patched, but the weakness could have left individuals’ genomic data vulnerable.
CMS to Cover FDA-Approved CAR-T Cell Therapy
Providers could have the opportunity to administer the innovative cancer therapy to improve patient outcomes.
Evaluating Emerging Tech Is a Priority for FDA
The agency will continue developing frameworks to look at the benefits and risks of cutting-edge technologies.
Bipartisan Resolution Urges Creation of International Gene-Editing Standards
While gene-editing technology can lead to new therapies, the use of CRISPR has raised ethical concerns.
A New Reality in Clinical Care: How XR Could Transform Healthcare
VR and AR aren’t widespread yet, but they could touch everything from medical training to surgery.
Partners HealthCare Biobank Reaches 100,000 Participants, Potentially Improving Outcomes
Physicians can use the data to better understand, treat and prevent diseases.
Cigna Leads GNS Healthcare's $23M Funding Round
The precision medicine company leverages AI to improve personalized treatments and outcomes.
Adventist Health to Integrate Cancer Risk Tool Directly into EHR
A new deal between Adventist Health and CancerIQ will make it easier for physicians to identify patients with increased genetic risk of cancer.
Genetic Analysis Reveals Risk of Diseases Among Ethnic Groups
The frequency of genomic variants associated with specific diseases can differ from one population to another.
Google and Sanofi Announce Innovation Lab to Transform Healthcare Delivery
The collaboration could give patients more control over their health and accelerate the discovery of new therapies.
As IBM Moves Forward, Study Finds Promise in Watson Health Decision-Making
Physicians changed their treatment decisions in 13.6% of cases thanks to Watson for Oncology.
BlackThorn Therapeutics Raises $76M, Boosting AI Drug Development for Behavioral Health
The company aims to improve precision medicine and its effects on patients.
Genetic Data Could Lead to New Ways to Treat Suicidality in Patients with Psychiatric Disorders
A better understanding of the genetic variants in individuals who have attempted suicide could lead to new treatments and preventions.
The Roles of Health Systems in Sparking Disruption in a Highly Complex Industry
Healthcare might be ripe for change, but disruption isn’t so easy for outsiders.
Cota and FDA Team Up to Research Precision Medicine for Cancer Treatment
The partnership will leverage real-world evidence to improve treatments and breast cancer outcomes.
Care Coordination Tool Cuts Crohn's Disease Hospitalizations, Costs
Patients with Crohn’s disease reduced their medical costs by an average of $6,500.
AI Directs Catheters to Target to Treat A-Fib
The algorithm could improve the success of patient-specific A-fib before the disease progresses.
MyHeritage Expands Genetic Testing Line, Joins DTC Health Data Market
With more health data comes more responsibility.
CMS Delays National Coverage Determination for CAR T-Cell Therapy
But public comments reflect the desire for the agency to cover this promising treatment.