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Decoding innovation: UAE’s AI, genomics and life sciences revolution

The UAE is harnessing AI and Generative AI to revolutionise healthcare, education and life sciences. From genomic breakthroughs to AI-powered platforms, the nation is positioning itself as a global leader in precision medicine, Digital Transformation and...

Private healthcare revolution as AI and robotics reshapes Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030

The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics within the healthcare industry in Saudi Arabia is increasing rapidly. With its Vision 2030 plan to diversify the country’s economy, AI and robotics have emerged as the key technologies to enhance h...

Tampa General and USF Health to bring world’s most precise robotic surgical technology to Florida

Tampa General Hospital and the University of South Florida have announced an agreement with Medical Microinstruments, to bring the Symani Surgical System, a first-of-its-kind robotic technology, to support lymphatic surgery at TGH. This will be the first...

SoCal initiative taps VR to help youth with autism develop safe travel skills 

Easterseals Southern California (ESSC), the largest provider of disability services in California, has announced the expansion of a partnership with Floreo, a pioneering developer of VR-based therapy for neurodiverse individuals. Designed to help autistic...

Reimagining depression care through digital therapeutics

We glean insights from Andy Hodge, CEO of Otsuka Europe, on the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Europe and Otsuka Pharmaceuticals (UK) collaboration with Health Innovation Oxford & Thames Valley (Oxford HIN) to evaluate the implementation and integration of a new...

Prosper Africa, IBM Consulting, launch pilot pharmaceutical supply chain to boost visibility

Prosper Africa’s Technology for Trade Alliance is launching its latest pilot in Africa to field test a digital platform intended to bring visibility to Africa’s drug supply chains, creating a more transparent, efficient, and safe commercial market for med...

Women in South Africa’s technology sector

Despite significant challenges, women are breaking barriers, assuming influential roles, and driving meaningful change in the technology sector. This shift not only highlights their resilience but also marks a critical step toward achieving gender equity...

Pharmacy leaders share their journeys and what they’ve learned 

While women-owned businesses have grown steadily over the past several years, according to the 2024 Wells Fargo Impact of Women-Owned Businesses Report the vast majority of independent pharmacies are still owned by men. Women comprise nearly 60% of the...

Vanderbilt University Medical Center integrates Masimo Radius VSM

Renowned healthcare facility launches advanced wireless monitoring technology in the Emergency Department – reducing wait times and improving patient prioritization. Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), a renowned healthcare facility in...

Flo Health’s approach to app security and compliance 

As women increasingly turn to health apps for personalised care, data security has become crucial. Leading the way, apps like Flo Health prioritise user privacy and secure data management, setting new standards by teaming up with data security company,...

HemoSonics awarded prize from NIH to expand use of Quantra Hemostasis System to help prevent maternal deaths 

HemoSonics, LLC, a medical device company focused on acute bleeding management, has announced it has been awarded one of the US$525,000 grand prizes in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) RADx Tech for Maternal Health Challenge. NIH’s RADx Tech...

Gepotidacin accepted for priority review by US FDA for treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections in female adults and adolescents 

GSK has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the New Drug Application (NDA) for gepotidacin, an investigational, first-in-class oral antibiotic with a novel mechanism of action for the treatment of female adults and...