Evonik Unveils World's First Carbon-Fibre Reinforced PEEK Filament for 3D Printed Medical Implants October 13, 2023 The newly launched filament is the world's first carbon-fibre reinforced PEEK filament for long-term medical implants. This move aligns with the company's goal of opening up new possibilities in medical technology for patient-specific treatment.
Philips Partners with World Stroke Organisation to Improve Stroke Care Globally October 12, 2023 Global healthtech player, Royal Philips and the world's only global non-governmental organisation dedicated to stroke care, World Stroke Organisation (WSO), has signed a two-year partnership aimed at improving access to high-quality stroke care
Microsoft Unveils Fabric Platform to Streamline Healthcare Data Management October 12, 2023 Initially announced in May, this platform acts as a central hub for integrating data from various sources such as electronic health records, medical images, lab systems, medical devices, and claims systems.
Samsung Health Partners b.well to Offer Personalised Healthcare on Smartphone October 11, 2023 US-based healthtech company b.well has joined forces with Samsung Health to offer personalised healthcare solutions. The collaboration aims to provide quick access to relevant and proactive health information to American users.
Google Launches New Vertex AI Search Features for Healthcare Providers October 11, 2023 Tech giant Google has added generative AI-powered features into its Vertex AI platform, specifically designed for health and life sciences organisations.
Japanese Firm Mitsui Invests $8 Mn in US-Based Clinical Intelligence Startup Lokavant October 11, 2023 This investment aims to expand Lokavant's AI-optimised platform across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
Veramed Acquires Clinical Trial Data Services October 10, 2023 UK-based Veramed, a specialist biometrics Contract Research Organisation (CRO), has acquired a Boston-based data management, biostatistics, and medical writing company, Clinical Trial Data Services (CTDS).
Bristol Myers Squibb Acquires Mirati Therapeutics for $4.8 Billion October 10, 2023 US pharmaceutical giant Bristol Myers Squibb has acquired Mirati Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focussed on targeted oncology treatments, for $4.8 billion.
US-Based Emmes Acquires VaxTRIALS October 9, 2023 US-based Clinical Research Organization (CRO) Emmes, has acquired VaxTRIALS, a specialised Clinical Research Organisation headquartered in Panama City.
General Catalyst Partners Dr Marc Harrison to Launch HATco to Offer Consultative Services to Health Systems October 9, 2023 Venture capital firm General Catalyst has joined forces with former Intermountain Health CEO Dr Marc Harrison to launch Health Assurance Transformation Corp (HATco) to transform the healthcare system.
Merck Invests $100 Million in AMR Fund, Collaborates with Over 20 Companies October 6, 2023 American pharmaceutical giant, Merck, has entered into a partnership with over 20 pharmaceutical companies and organisations, committing to invest $100 million in the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Action Fund over the next 10 years.
Biotricity Inc Files Patent Application for its Biotres Device to Advance Cardiac Monitoring October 6, 2023 US-based Biotricity Inc, a Technology-as-a-Service (TaaS) company specialising in remote cardiac monitoring within consumer healthcare, filed a patent application for its Biotres device.