H5N1 pandemic warning

H5N1 virus threat prompts urgent call for pandemic preparedness

A team of prominent health experts has issued a stark warning about the potential pandemic threat posed by the H5N1 virus, which has already crossed species barriers to infect dairy cattle and caused sporadic human illnesses. Published in the 7 March 2025 issue of Science, the letter emphasises that although most human cases have been […]

Symphony Robotics secures licence for micro-robotic neurosurgery tech

Symphony Robotics has obtained exclusive rights to an MRI-guided flexible micro-robotic arm technology from Case Western Reserve University, aimed at revolutionising brain tumour treatment, particularly for Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), through minimally invasive precision surgery.

Seal Shield’s Clean Seal

Seal Shield launches privacy screen protectors for healthcare data security

Seal Shield has unveiled custom-fitted Clean Seal™ Privacy Screen Protectors designed for healthcare environments, offering enhanced visual privacy protection while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations for secure patient data management.

Oneview Healthcare

Oneview launches GenAI care assistant Ovie to reduce nursing workload

Oneview Healthcare has developed a GenAI-powered care assistant called Ovie that aims to provide 24/7 support for patients while alleviating nursing burden. The voice-activated system integrates with hospital electronic health records to deliver personalised responses to patient queries and requests.

AI-enhanced full body scanner advances melanoma detection

An EU-funded project has developed an intelligent full-body scanner that employs explainable AI to improve early detection of melanoma, potentially transforming dermatological diagnostics and patient outcomes.

Gene DX

GeneDx launches ultraRapid Whole Genome Sequencing for critical paediatric care

GeneDx has introduced ultraRapid Whole Genome Sequencing technology that delivers diagnostic results for critically ill neonatal and paediatric patients in as little as 48 hours, potentially saving healthcare systems over $15,000 per child while significantly improving clinical outcomes.

NHNE marks decade of innovation in health and nutrition sector

Asia’s leading health expo announces 10th anniversary event featuring cross-industry collaboration and emerging biotechnologies

EDX Medical

EDX Medical develops comprehensive multi-biomarker test for prostate cancer

Cambridge-based scientists have developed a novel diagnostic approach for prostate cancer detection, utilising advanced biomarker analysis and AI interpretation. The test, developed by EDX Medical Group, aims to transform screening accuracy by simultaneously evaluating over 100 clinically validated biomarkers in both blood and urine samples.

Franco Fontana, CEO Esaote

Esaote unveils new cloud-native PACS and AI-powered imaging at ECR 2025

Italian medical imaging specialist Esaote Group presents integrated diagnostics solutions with enhanced AI capabilities at the European Congress of Radiology in Vienna.

Bayer breast imaging

Advancing breast cancer detection through patient empowerment and AI

Bayer emphasises the crucial need for patient education about breast density as a cancer risk factor and advocates for supplemental screening options, with a focus on MRI for women with extremely dense breasts.