Radiology artificial intelligence company Aidoc scored FDA 510(k) clearance for its tool for flagging and triaging cases of pneumothorax, or a collapsed lung, on X-rays.
Aidoc said the software could run on all X-rays, including portable machines, and automatically notes positive cases of pneumothorax so physicians can focus on these images more quickly.
Some of Aidoc's other FDA-cleared tools...
ORLANDO, Fla. – As artificial intelligence moves into more spaces in healthcare, organizations need to take action to ensure their algorithms aren't creating more bias, adding to significant health inequities.
It can be a daunting task. One way to start is to ensure people from under-represented backgrounds are at the table from the start, said Carolyn Sun, assistant professor at Hunter College...
Radiology startup Sirona Medical is acquiring the AI capabilities and some personnel from fellow radiology-focused company Nines.
The deal includes Nines' clinical data pipeline, machine learning engines, AI-enabled workflow management and analytics tools, but not the company's teleradiology business. Some personnel will also be moving to Sirona, including chief revenue officer Maureen Bradford....
Artificial intelligence is being used across the healthcare industry with the goal of delivering care more efficiently and improving outcomes for patients. But if health systems and vendors aren't careful, AI has the potential to support biased decision-making and make equities even worse.
"Algorithmic bias really is the application of an algorithm that compounds existing inequity," Sarah Awan,...
UK-based men’s health platform Numan has raised $20 million (£14.7M) in growth debt from Kreos Capital.
The financing completes a $60.1 million (£44.3M) Series B round, led by White Star Capital, with participation from Novator, VNV Global, and Anthemis Exponential.
WHAT IT DOES
Numan offers a digital subscription service for men’s health issues, including hair loss, gut and lung health, sexual...
The British medtech company Brainomix has announced that it has closed a series B funding round with a total investment of approximately £16 million.
The previous investors Parkwalk, Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund (BIVF) and Oxford University Innovation Fund (OUIF), who are participating again in this round, have been joined by Tencent Holdings.
WHY IT MATTERS
Brainomix recently took the ...
Berlin-based Lindera will use the €6 million funding to help secure international growth and expand its use of artificial intelligence in the healthcare sector.
WHY IT MATTERS
Studies show that the Lindera SturzApp sustainably reduces the risk of falls by up to 20% in older populations and creates time and resource for care-giving staff.
The app is currently in use in more than 350 care...
