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BrainScope Appoints David Wingate to Boost Commercial Operations and Market Expansion

BrainScope Appoints David Wingate to Boost Commercial Operations and Market Expansion

BrainScope Appoints David Wingate to Boost Commercial Operations and Market Expansion
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Sequenex Partners with MedTech Innovator to Accelerate Medical Technology Development

Sequenex Partners with MedTech Innovator to Accelerate Medical Technology Development

Sequenex Partners with MedTech Innovator to Accelerate Medical Technology Development
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Sequenex Partners with MedTech Innovator to Boost Medical Technology Startups

Sequenex Partners with MedTech Innovator to Boost Medical Technology Startups

Sequenex Partners with MedTech Innovator to Boost Medical Technology Startups
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Seer Appoints Anthony Bazarko as Chief Commercial Officer to Drive Growth

Seer Appoints Anthony Bazarko as Chief Commercial Officer to Drive Growth

Seer Appoints Anthony Bazarko as Chief Commercial Officer to Drive Growth
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Jonathan H. Whiteson Appointed Chair of NYU Langone Health’s Rusk Rehabilitation

Jonathan H. Whiteson Appointed Chair of NYU Langone Health’s Rusk Rehabilitation

Jonathan H. Whiteson, MD, has been appointed as the new chair of Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health. Dr. Whiteson, a recognized leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, has been part of the Rusk Rehabilitation faculty since 1999. He succeeds Dr. Steven R. Flanagan, who significantly expanded the program's research and clinical services. Under Dr. Flanagan's leadership, Rusk Rehabilitation became one of the largest rehabilitation programs in the U.S., serving over 550,000 outpatients annually. Dr. Whiteson aims to continue this legacy by focusing on expanding services in oncology rehabilitation, frailty prevention, and integrating emerging technologies like AI and remote patient monitoring.
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Jonathan H. Whiteson Appointed Chair of NYU Langone Health's Rusk Rehabilitation, Aiming to Expand Services

Jonathan H. Whiteson Appointed Chair of NYU Langone Health's Rusk Rehabilitation, Aiming to Expand Services

Jonathan H. Whiteson, MD, has been appointed as the chair of Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health. Dr. Whiteson, a recognized leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, has been part of the NYU Langone faculty since 1999. As chair, he plans to maintain high standards of rehabilitation care while expanding services across NYU Langone. His focus includes growing Rusk Rehabilitation's presence in oncology rehabilitation, frailty prevention, and healthy aging. Additionally, he aims to integrate emerging technologies such as AI and remote patient monitoring to improve access and outcomes. Dr. Whiteson succeeds Steven R. Flanagan, MD, under whose leadership Rusk Rehabilitation became one of the largest programs in the country, serving over 550,000 outpatients annually.
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Challenges in Using Waitlist Controls in AI and Mental Health Research

Challenges in Using Waitlist Controls in AI and Mental Health Research

Researchers are increasingly using waitlist controls in studies examining the impact of AI on mental health. This method involves placing participants on a waiting list to receive treatment after the initial study phase, allowing for a comparison between those who receive immediate AI-based mental health interventions and those who do not. The approach aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of AI in mental health care. However, it also presents challenges, such as potential biases and the difficulty of ensuring that control group participants do not seek alternative mental health resources during the waiting period.
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AI-Powered Conversation Intelligence Aims to Reduce Healthcare No-Show Costs

AI-Powered Conversation Intelligence Aims to Reduce Healthcare No-Show Costs

Healthcare systems are increasingly utilizing AI-powered conversation intelligence to address the significant issue of patient no-shows, which cost the industry up to $150 billion annually. This technology analyzes patient calls to extract valuable insights, helping healthcare providers understand and mitigate barriers to care. By identifying patterns such as scheduling difficulties and unanswered insurance questions, healthcare organizations can improve patient access and reduce missed appointments. The use of AI in call scoring allows for rapid analysis of patient communications, enabling targeted coaching for staff and better patient interaction management. Companies like Marchex are developing tools to monitor AI performance in handling patient calls, ensuring that AI-driven interactions are as effective as those managed by human agents.
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Sonire Therapeutics Launches U.S. Clinical Trial for Ultrasound-Guided HIFU Therapy in Pancreatic Cancer

Sonire Therapeutics Launches U.S. Clinical Trial for Ultrasound-Guided HIFU Therapy in Pancreatic Cancer

Sonire Therapeutics, a clinical-stage medical device company, has initiated its first U.S. clinical trial, named SUNRISE-II, to evaluate its High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) therapy system for treating pancreatic cancer. This trial marks a significant step in the company's U.S. clinical and regulatory strategy, building on previous developments in Japan. The HIFU system uses real-time ultrasound guidance to perform precise, minimally invasive tumor ablation, potentially reducing the procedural burden on patients and expanding treatment access in outpatient settings. The trial aims to assess the safety and feasibility of this system, which does not require general anesthesia, thus offering a less invasive treatment option for pancreatic cancer, a disease with a notably low five-year survival rate of approximately 13 percent.
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Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry Raises Concerns Over Professional Responsibility

Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry Raises Concerns Over Professional Responsibility

Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry Raises Concerns Over Professional Responsibility
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Cleveland Clinic Collaborates with Luminai to Automate Hospital Operations, Enhancing Efficiency

Cleveland Clinic Collaborates with Luminai to Automate Hospital Operations, Enhancing Efficiency

Cleveland Clinic, one of the largest academic medical centers globally, is partnering with the startup Luminai to automate complex administrative tasks, starting with referral management. This initiative aims to streamline the traditionally manual process of handling referrals, which involves reviewing faxes and interpreting unstructured information. Luminai's AI-driven platform is designed to automate these workflows, reducing the time taken to process referrals from days or weeks to under a minute. The collaboration is part of a broader trend where health systems are moving towards AI solutions that can manage end-to-end operational workflows, rather than isolated tasks. Luminai, which launched in 2020, has already partnered with 20 large health systems and recently secured $38 million in funding to expand its capabilities.
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Cyberattacks on Medical Devices Disrupt Healthcare Systems, Impacting Patient Care

Cyberattacks on Medical Devices Disrupt Healthcare Systems, Impacting Patient Care

Medical device-targeted cyberattacks have significantly impacted healthcare organizations in the U.S., UK, and Germany over the past year. According to a report by RunSafe Security, 24% of these organizations experienced such attacks, with 80% of incidents causing moderate to significant damage to patient care. Despite the widespread use of AI in healthcare, cybersecurity threats remain a major concern. Many healthcare organizations are investing in cybersecurity measures, but outdated and unsupported devices continue to pose risks. Notable medical device manufacturers affected include Medtronic, allegedly extorted by the ShinyHunters group, and Stryker, targeted by the Iran-backed Handala group.