HEALTHCARE INNOVATION

Nov 05 2025TECHNOLOGY

Dentistry Gets a Tech Boost: AI Steps In to Help Patients Understand Their Care

Dentists now have a new tool to help patients grasp their oral health better. VideaHealth and Henry Schein One have teamed up to create the Impact Panel. This feature is part of the Detect AI experience for Dentrix and Dentrix Ascend users. It uses AI to show patients their dental issues in real time. This way, patients can see why certain treatments are needed. This...

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Oct 20 2025HEALTH

Seeing Again: Tiny Tech Brings Hope to Blind Patients

A small but mighty device is changing lives for people who have lost their sight. This isn't science fiction; it's happening right now. A group of patients, who were once blind, can now read and enjoy activities they thought were gone forever. The secret? A tiny microchip implanted in their eyes. This isn't just any microchip. It's a photovoltaic marvel, thinner tha...

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Oct 06 2025HEALTH

A Promising Breakthrough for Pulmonary Hypertension Patients

Pulmonary hypertension, a serious condition where blood pressure in the heart-to-lung system is too high, has long been a challenge to treat. But there's new hope on the horizon. A recent study has shown that a drug called sotatercept can make a big difference for people newly diagnosed with this condition. The drug, which is injected, can slow down the worsening of ...

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Sep 09 2025HEALTH

Pig Kidneys Give Hope to Humans in Need

A recent breakthrough in medical science has given hope to people waiting for organ transplants. Two men from New Hampshire have received pig kidneys, and both are doing well. This is a big deal because there are not enough human organs for everyone who needs them. The first man, Tim Andrews, has had a pig kidney for seven months. This is the longest any pig organ h...

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Jul 17 2025HEALTH

A Heartbeat Clue: How a Tiny Device Saved a Life

In the world of heart health, every beat counts. Doctors often rely on advanced tools to spot issues that might not be visible through standard tests. One such tool is the implantable loop recorder, a small device that keeps track of the heart's rhythm. Recently, this device played a crucial role in diagnosing a rare heart condition called Coumel's sign. Coumel's si...

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Jul 07 2025FINANCE

Family Offices Bet Big on Biotech in June

In June, family offices, which manage wealth for the ultra-rich, stepped up their investment game. They made 60 direct investments in companies, a jump from May's 47 deals. However, this is still a 40% drop compared to last year. Despite the overall decline, biotech and healthcare were hot topics, with nine deals in these sectors. One standout investment was in Anth...

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Jul 03 2025FINANCE

Smart Money Moves in Drug Development

Drug development is expensive and risky. But what if there was a way to make it more appealing to investors? A new idea is on the table. It's about testing many drugs at once. This way, investors can put their money into a group of potential treatments instead of just one. Here's how it works. Investors chip in to cover part of the trial costs. In return, they get a...

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Jun 16 2025HEALTH

The New Weapon Against Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is a big deal. It's a major health problem that hits a lot of people. The search for better treatments is always on. One exciting development is a unique drug combination. This mix includes a targeted radioactive material and a specific inhibitor. The radioactive material is called lutetium-177-PSMA. It's not your average radioactive stuff. Thi...

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Jun 01 2025HEALTH

German Hospitals: Pioneers in Medical Innovation

German hospitals are not just places for healing. They are also key players in the development of new medical technologies. These hospitals test and research new medical tools. This is crucial because it means the treatments and technologies used are evidence-based. However, the extent of their contribution to this evidence base has not been thoroughly examined. A t...

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May 20 2025HEALTH

Health Tech: Why Quick Fixes Often Miss the Mark

Technology in healthcare is often hailed as the next big thing. But does it always deliver? A patient once visited a doctor, convinced she had sleep apnea. Her smartwatch had recorded her snoring, complete with timestamps. The doctor agreed that her symptoms were concerning. However, despite this data, the patient still had to go through the traditional sleep lab tes...

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