Illumina Unveils DRAGEN v4.3 for Next-Generation Sequencing June 14, 2024 A key feature of DRAGEN v4.3 is the ability for researchers to create custom multigenome references directly on the Illumina cloud.
Thermo Fisher Launches Heracell Incubators to Advance Fully Automated Labs June 13, 2024 Thermo Fisher Scientific, a leader in laboratory products and services, has launched the Thermo Scientific Heracell VIOS 250i AxD CO2 Incubators to enhance the future of automated cell therapy production.
CCS Medical Unveils PropheSee for Personalized Chronic Care June 13, 2024 CCS Medical has introduced a new AI tool, PropheSee, to enhance adherence to chronic care treatments through personalized messaging. Developed in collaboration with Accenture, PropheSee uses patient data to send tailored notifications to individuals managing diabetes.
Japan & India Strengthen MedTech Collaboration through Innovative Startup Partnerships June 13, 2024 The 'Japan-India Innovation Pitch' is the first of its kind to be held in India, following the success of similar cross-pitch events in other countries.
Addus HomeCare to Acquire Gentiva’s Personal Care Business for $350 Mn in Expansion Move June 12, 2024 Eyeing expansion, the US-based Addus HomeCare has set foot to acquire Gentiva’s personal care business for $350 million.
Abbott Receives FDA Approval for 2 New Over-the-Counter Glucose Monitoring Systems June 12, 2024 The newly approved CGM systems, Lingo and Libre Rio, are designed to cater to different user requirements.
Canon Unveils Plans to Expand Healthcare Business in India June 11, 2024 Japan-based Canon has planned to expand its healthcare business in India. The imaging technology leader revealed its strategy during a meeting in Mumbai attended by essential global leadership.
Microsoft & Google Launch Cybersecurity Support to American Rural Hospitals June 11, 2024 In response to the escalating threat of cyberattacks targeting healthcare providers, Microsoft and Google have jointly launched a new cybersecurity initiative to strengthen rural hospitals' security measures.
NIH Invests $30 Mn to Pilot a National Primary Care Research Network in the US June 10, 2024 CARE for Health, seeks to improve access to clinical research to inform medical care, particularly for those in communities historically underrepresented in clinical research or underserved in healthcare.
GSK Acquires Private Biotech Firm Elsie Biotechnologies for $50 Mn June 10, 2024 This move follows a successful research collaboration with Elsie, announced in July 2023, in which GSK was able to explore and validate the technology.
Ascension Health Targets June 14 for System-wide EHR Restoration after Ransomware Attack June 7, 2024 Claimed to be one of the biggest ransomware attacks in the USA, Ascension Health, leading non-profit healthcare systems in the country, has announced plans to restore its electronic health records (EHR) by June 14th.
Merck Expands Life Science Distribution Center in Germany with $196 Mn Investment June 7, 2024 The expanded facility now includes a new manual down-filling operation, increasing the efficiency of product distribution.