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15 October 2019
Researchers develop genetic risk scores for epilepsy
A research team led by Cleveland Clinic’s Genomic Medicine Institute in the US has created genetic-based risk scores to help identify high-risk epilepsy patients.
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15 October 2019
Abbott and Omada Health to offer personalised diabetes care
Abbott has partnered with Omada Health to provide personalised, on-the-go digital care and coaching for type 2 diabetes patients.
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15 October 2019
Exact Sciences to study Cologuard in real-world setting
Molecular diagnostics firm Exact Sciences has collaborated with Mayo Clinic to study its colorectal cancer screening test Cologuard in a real-world setting.
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14 October 2019
New study challenges nerve damage hypothesis in traumatic brain injury
Post-mortem scans of injured brains are causing researchers to question the hypothesis that blunt force trauma from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) causes nerve damage.
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14 October 2019
3M closes $6.7bn acquisition of Acelity
US-based conglomerate 3M has completed the acquisition of wound care solutions provider Acelity and its KCI subsidiaries globally for around $6.7bn.
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14 October 2019
Siemens launches Acuson Redwood ultrasound system
Siemens Healthineers has launched an ultrasound system, Acuson Redwood, which offers a medical imaging solution for clinical departments including, radiology, cardiology and obstetrics / gynaecology.
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14 October 2019
Researchers develop microfluidic test to detect Lyme disease
Scientists at Columbia Engineering have developed a diagnostic test that leverages a microfluidic approach to detect Lyme disease within 15 minutes.
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11 October 2019
Verita builds digital healthcare platform with global acquisitions
Verita Healthcare Group has invested in three digital healthcare businesses across Asia and Europe as part of its international expansion and consolidation strategy.
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11 October 2019
Bayer and Sensyne Health team up for AI-enabled imaging
Bayer has partnered with UK-based clinical artificial intelligence (AI) technology company Sensyne Health to create AI-enabled radiology and imaging solutions.
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11 October 2019
Penn researchers to develop tool to diagnose Parkinson’s
Perelman School of Medicine researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are developing a new type of positron emission tomography (PET) scan for imaging the brains of patients with neurodegenerative disorders,...