AI-driven eQMS company Dot Compliance scores $17.5M
Dot Compliance, based in Phoenix, has received $17.5 million in Series B extension funding, totaling $50 million. The funding round was led by IGP Capital and Vertex Ventures, with additional…
The Path to a Better Tuberculosis Vaccine Runs Through Montana
A team of Montana researchers is working on developing a more effective vaccine against tuberculosis, a disease that remains a significant global health threat. The current BCG vaccine is not…
More than 40% of patients with systemic sclerosis malnourished
A study published in Rheumatology found that 43% of patients with systemic sclerosis are malnourished, with 33% exhibiting severe malnutrition. Factors associated with malnutrition included older age, higher disease severity,…
STAT+: Microsoft is selling AI in health care, and helping to set its standards. Is that a problem?
Microsoft is pushing to integrate artificial intelligence into healthcare, but is also heavily involved in discussions on regulating the technology. The company has helped organize coalitions to set guidelines and…
Improving dementia diagnosis will be “litmus test” of integrated care systems, says think tank
A report by the King's Fund suggests that placing GPs in memory clinics and care homes could lead to better dementia diagnosis rates. The report, commissioned by the Alzheimer's Society,…
UK, EU face significant medicine shortages: Study
Research shows that patients in the UK and EU are experiencing shortages of essential medicines like antibiotics and epilepsy medication. Brexit has worsened the situation, with issues stemming from global…
Sphere Fluidics appoints Edward Rayner as Non-Executive Director
Ed Rayner has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Directors at Sphere Fluidics, a leading provider of microfluidics-based solutions for single-cell analysis and isolation. With a…
Your Quit-Smoking Fears Debunked
If you're worried about quitting smoking, don't let those fears stop you. Yes, you may gain some weight, but the health benefits of quitting far outweigh that. Managing stress and…
BPH Trial Finds One Approach Clinically Superior
A study comparing two minimally invasive procedures for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia found that urethral implants provided more durable symptom control than thermal therapy. The CLEAR RCT study included 68…
Quitting Smoking During Pregnancy Causes Weight Gain, But Benefits Outweigh: Study
A recent study published in the journal Hypertension revealed that the benefits of quitting smoking during pregnancy outweigh the risks associated with weight gain and complications like hypertension. The study…