google Google Acquires Fitbit to Challenge Apple in Consumer Health Market Google spends $2.1 billion to acquire Fitbit, aiming to reshape its healthcare strategy and compete directly with Apple.
3d printing 3D-Printed Vascular Tissue Accelerates Path to Commercial Organ Manufacturing Breakthroughs in 3D-printing living vascular tissue bring the reality of manufactured organs closer to commercialization. Companies like Prellis Biologics and Volumetric Bio are making significant strides in creating complex, functional blood vessel networks.
healthcare Surgeons Train On Robotic Systems To Master Advanced Operating Tools Medical professionals are attending specialized training sessions to learn how to operate advanced surgical robots. These machines provide enhanced precision and control during complex procedures.
jawbone Jawbone Founder Raises $65 Million for New Health Data Startup Despite the spectacular billion-dollar failure of his previous company, Hosain Rahman successfully raises $65.4 million for Jawbone Health, a subscription service focused on preventative healthcare using continuous health data.
pathai PathAI Secures $60 Million for AI-Powered Disease Detection Technology PathAI raises $60 million to advance its computer vision technology that analyzes cell samples for diseases. The company currently focuses on pharmaceutical research while preparing for clinical trials within the next two years.
vicarious surgical Bill Gates Backs Virtual Reality Surgical Robots Vicarious Surgical develops tiny robots that let surgeons operate inside the human body using virtual reality headsets. The startup raises $31.8 million from prominent tech investors to bring this sci-fi concept to life.
tech giants Tech Giants Invest Billions to Disrupt the Healthcare and Insurance Industries Major technology companies spend billions on healthcare acquisitions as they seek to modernize a slow-moving industry. Alphabet and Amazon lead the charge by targeting health insurance and using artificial intelligence to transform patient care.
fda FDA Approves First Autonomous AI Software to Detect Eye Disease The FDA grants approval to IDx-DR, the first artificial intelligence program that diagnoses diabetic retinopathy without requiring a specialist's input. The technology allows general healthcare providers to screen patients quickly using a special retinal camera.