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Diagnostics
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Gates Foundation and Wellcome Leap commit $100m to cut stillbirths

The Uzima programme targets a 50% reduction in stillbirth rates across select countries over a decade, led by AI diagnostics and biomarker tools.
The Uzima programme targets a 50% reduction in stillbirth rates across select countries over a decade, led by AI diagnostics and biomarker tools.
The Biotech Times Editorial Team  · 
Pharmaceuticals
Digital Health

Discovery Vitality adds doctor-led GLP-1 pathway to weight programme

Discovery Vitality has expanded its HealthyWeight programme to include clinician-assessed access to anti-obesity medicines alongside structured lifestyle support.
Discovery Vitality has expanded its HealthyWeight programme to include clinician-assessed access to anti-obesity medicines alongside structured lifestyle support.
The Biotech Times Editorial Team  · 
Medical Devices
Digital Health
Diagnostics

Sonus Microsystems and Medtronic partner on AI wearable for preeclampsia

The Gates Foundation-funded collaboration will run field studies in Kenya, integrating Sonus's autonomous ultrasound patch with Medtronic's patient monitoring platform.
The Gates Foundation-funded collaboration will run field studies in Kenya, integrating Sonus's autonomous ultrasound patch with Medtronic's patient monitoring platform.
The Biotech Times Editorial Team  · 
Medical Devices

Health Textiles Nigeria begins PermaNet Dual net production

Vestergaard's new Lagos facility is Nigeria's first to manufacture dual-active ingredient insecticide-treated nets, targeting 10 million units a year.
Vestergaard's new Lagos facility is Nigeria's first to manufacture dual-active ingredient insecticide-treated nets, targeting 10 million units a year.
The Biotech Times Editorial Team  · 
Digital Health
Diagnostics

Discovery Health data shows women lead Personal Health Pathways uptake

Discovery Health reports female members complete 1.5 times more preventive health actions than male members on its AI-powered Personal Health Pathways platform.
Discovery Health reports female members complete 1.5 times more preventive health actions than male members on its AI-powered Personal Health Pathways platform.
The Biotech Times Editorial Team  · 
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