Microsoft is to acquire Nuance, a provider of speech recognition software, for approximately $19.7 billion. The companies today entered into a definitive agreement under which Microsoft will acquire Nuance for $56.00 per share, a 23% premium to the closing price of Nuance on Friday, April 9. Mark Benjamin will remain CEO […]
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Google Health funds new AI study
Google Health has partnered with Northwestern Medicine to launch a new research study to explore if AI models could be used to reduce the time to diagnosis of breast cancer. The partnership said that 10 to 15% of mammograms require additional diagnostic investigation, and they hope the AI technology can help prioritise the […]
First 100 tech suppliers join Department for International Trade’s latest campaign
In a bid to drive international adoption of UK health tech, a group of organisations have come together with the Department for International Trade to showcase their work. ‘The First 100’ tech suppliers have been selected to join the campaign based on their proven track record, and cover categories including […]
From paper to digital pathways: WHO launches first ‘SMART Guidelines’
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched its first guidelines for digital adoption; from paper to digital pathways. It aims to accelerate and ensure consistency of digital health tools, interventions and pathways, starting first with antenatal care. The SMART Guidelines have been produced to support developers, policy makers, technology teams, and […]
New study explores if AI can predict mental illness earlier using social media
A new study is exploring whether it is possible to use data from social media to spot the early stages of a severe psychiatric mental illness. The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and IBM have come together to develop AI that aims to predict a patient’s psychiatric diagnosis more than […]
New Zealand Ministry of Health completes ‘world-leading’ trial for contact-tracing Bluetooth card
The New Zealand Ministry of Health has completed a trial for Bluetooth card contact tracing technology, which is intended to help minimise COVID-19 outbreaks. Purported to be world-leading, the community-led tech trial was focused on a wearable Bluetooth card designed by Te Arawa COVID hub, the Ministry of Health, the […]
Cerner makes £282 million data and analytics consultancy acquisition
Cerner has announced an agreement to acquire a data, analytics and research consultancy for £282 million. The acquisition of the health division of Kantar Health, a London based global analytics company, is expected to support Cerner’s client base engage with life sciences for funded research studies, and harness data initiatives […]
UNICEF and Microsoft team-up for global open source case management tool
UNICEF and Microsoft have been developing a new tool, Primero X, to support social service providers coordinate support to vulnerable children. The web application is currently being piloted in Ghana, with an aim to roll-out to other countries in 2022. The first version of the software is being used in 29 […]
Amazon launches Amazon Pharmacy store and app
Amazon this week has announced the launch of Amazon Pharmacy, a new store on Amazon and App for users to purchase their prescription medications. The company said Amazon Prime members are eligible for free two-day delivery and discounts of up to 80% on medicines and 40% on branded medicines. In July […]
WHO launches portal for global data on the health and well-being of older people
The Word Health Organization has announced it is launching the first portal that brings together data on global indicators for monitoring the health and well-being of people aged 60 and over. The data included in the portal covers indicators such as: percentage of older people aged 60 years and over; healthy […]
