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an in-depth look at some of the progress, priorities and Available research on digital health in South Africa.
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South African Altron HealthTech and Dischem Oncology collaborate to standardise EHR data

South African companies Altron HealthTech and Dischem Oncology have announced that they are collaborating on a solution designed to provide clinicians with access to digital health advances, with the aim of “reducing the cost of digital health infrastructure while increasing access to approved treatment protocols and clinical workflows alongside interoperability, […]

HIMSS Digital Health Indicator to be deployed at Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, US, to assess progress toward digital health transformation.
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Connecticut’s Jefferson Radiology introduces AI-powered tech for CT scanning

Jefferson Radiology in Connecticut has announced the introduction of Aidoc tech across its outpatient centers and hospital partnerships, with the aim of enhancing sub-specialized care and improving healthcare outcomes. Aidoc software is said to use “advanced” AI algorithms to support radiologists in diagnosing and prioritising CT scan cases. These algorithms […]

Aptar Digital Health, a provider of digital health solutions, has announced its acquisition of Healint.
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US’s Aptar Digital Health acquires Singapore-based Healint

In the US, Aptar Digital Health, a provider of digital health solutions, has announced its acquisition of Healint, a Singapore-based company specialising in multimodal health and the generation of real-world evidence for improving treatment outcomes and expediting clinical trials. According to a press release, Aptar is hoping that the acquisition […]

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US-based Mayo Clinic Platform launches digital health Solutions Studio

Minnesota-based Mayo Clinic has announced the launch of Solutions Studio, a new programme forming part of Mayo Clinic Platform designed to accelerate the development, validation and deployment of digital health solutions and ultimately integrate them into healthcare workflows. The studio will offer “clean, curated” and de-identified data from global regions […]

India's Peerless Hospital, Kolkata, has announced the launch of "humanoid robotics" for joint replacement surgery.
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Florida-based Medical Microinstruments raises $110m for microsurgery innovation

Florida-based surgical robotics company Medical Microinstruments, Inc. (MMI) has raised $110 million in Series C funding for microsurgery innovation, which is to be used to support the commercialisation of the company’s Symani® Surgical System and to accelerate “advanced technology capabilities” across the globe. Mark Toland, CEO, said that the support […]

HIMSS Digital Health Indicator to be deployed at Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, US, to assess progress toward digital health transformation.
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Salesforce launches CRM AI and data innovations for healthcare operations

In the US, Salesforce has announced the launch of new AI and data innovations for CRM, to “help make healthcare operations more efficient and personalized”, with innovations including a conversational AI assistant capable of triggering workflows to send referrals, book appointments, manage care plans, and more. The Einstein Copilot, powered […]

Finland-based medical device company Sooma has successfully raised €5 million in growth funding, which will be used to allow the company to "continue its rapid expansion into new and existing markets" with brain stimulation treatments for depression.
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Finnish medical device company Sooma raises €5m to fund expansion into new markets

Finland-based medical device company Sooma has successfully raised €5 million in growth funding, which is to be used to allow the company to “continue its rapid expansion into new and existing markets” with brain stimulation treatments for depression. Thomas Neuvonen, co-founder and CEO of Sooma, said that the company’s “innovative, […]

The European Parliament has adopted the Artificial Intelligence Act, marking a "landmark" in the regulation of AI in Europe.
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European Parliament adopts act designed to govern use of AI whilst boosting innovation

The European Parliament has adopted the Artificial Intelligence Act, marking a “landmark” in the regulation of AI in Europe, whilst “boosting innovation and establishing Europe as a leader in the field”. The new rules ban certain AI applications that are deemed to threaten citizen’s rights, as well as establishing obligations […]