Emirati oil and gas casts shadow over climate talks at COP28
A woman walks past banners at the UNFCCC COP28 Climate Conference in Dubai. Credit: Sean Gallup/Getty Images DUBAI – For people in the climate world, the annual two-week extravaganza that is COP28 is a moment to see and be seen – even if this particular event is bankrolled by oil and gas revenues. The COP […]
The innovations and trends offering hope in the cardiovascular market
More people die from cardiovascular diseases every year than from any other cause. This is especially true in low- and middle-income countries, but diagnoses have steadily risen worldwide due to aging populations, unhealthy diets, and a lack of physical activity. Over the past few decades, remarkable advances have transformed the landscape of cardiovascular health, offering […]
GenAI presents challenges to FDA medical device regulation, say experts
Implementation of large language models (LLMs) can alleviate hospital pressures and alleviate staff shortages in healthcare systems. Image credit: Shutterstock/a-image. The current US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory framework around artificial intelligence (AI) as medical devices could be curtailing innovation, according to industry experts. Panellists were discussing the practical application of AI in the […]
Pharma industry groups push initiatives against climate change at COP28
Pharmaceutical Associations across the world have come together in a joint statement emphasising the importance of collaboration to address climate change. Credit: FG Trade Latin via Getty Images. Several pharmaceutical industry advocacy and lobby organisations have bandied together to release a joint industry statement supporting the Declaration on Climate and Health released at the ongoing […]
Alto touts success of EEG biomarker in Phase II MDD trial
Alto has also initiated a Phase IIb trial for ALTO-300 in patients with MDD, with data readout planned in H1 FY 2025. Image Credit: Chanintorn.v / Shutterstock. Alto Neuroscience reported positive results on a predictive biomarker and efficacy of ALTO-300 in a Phase II trial in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). The patients treated […]
Augmented reality hailed a success at Devon training site
Augmented reality differs from virtual reality as it allows the user to continue to see whilst apps and interfaces are projected onto a clear visor. Credit: Shutterstock / David Jeffrey Morgan A council run training hub in the UK county of Devon has trialed the use of augmented reality (AR) in practice, in a bid […]
AI’s data fakery is ‘scary’ say researchers, but the problem is already huge
OpenAI’s GPT-4 can produce fake datasets with ease, but some academics say the problem is already widespread. Photo: Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images. Researchers who found that GPT-4, the latest iteration of OpenAI’s large language model (LLM), is capable of generating false but convincing datasets have described the results as alarming. In a paper published […]
GE HealthCare and AirStrip sign US distribution agreement
he pairing of the technologies from GE HealthCare and AirStrip will facilitate remote monitoring and clinical collaborations. Credit: AirStrip GE Healthcare has entered into a distribution agreement with mobile-first clinical surveillance technology provider, AirStrip to expand AirStrip Cardiology and Patient Monitoring solutions in the US. The mobile application from AirStrip enables clinicians to view clinical data […]
Endonovo Therapeutics agrees to divest SofPulse business
The device helps enhance the healing process and reduces the need for pain medications. Credit: Sirikarn Rinruesee / Shutterstock.com. Endonovo Therapeutics has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the SofPulse business and medical intellectual property (IP) to SofPulse, Inc. Endonovo is anticipated to receive the higher of $50m or a price that will be […]
West obtains FDA approval for Vial2Bag admixture device
Vial2Bag Advanced Admixture 13mm and 20mm devices. Credit: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc / PRNewswire. West Pharmaceutical Services has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Vial2Bag Advanced 13mm admixture device. Designed for adolescent and adult patients, the new device has been introduced to complement West’s existing Vial2Bag Advanced 20mm […]