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early-stage cancer detection
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MedCity Influencers, Devices & Diagnostics
A More Predictive and Preventive Cardiothoracic Imaging Interpretation Model to Avoid Delayed Diagnoses
The current imaging interpretation model undoubtedly has reached its breaking point due to increasing volumes and fewer radiologists. The time is now to solve this systemic imaging interpretation issue.
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Ezra Earns FDA Clearance for AI Tool that Makes MRIs Faster & Cheaper
New York-based startup Ezra recently received FDA clearance for an AI tool it plans to use to launch “the world’s first 30-minute full body MRI scan.” The tool, named Ezra Flash, enhances the quality of MR images so that radiologists can detect cancer earlier.
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Payer’s Place: Dawn Maroney
Dawn Maroney, President, Markets of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan, to discuss how they are using technology to provide better service and care to consumers.
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The cancer death rate is falling — focusing on equity and personalization will help it drop further
Fewer people are dying from cancer due to advances in research, screening and treatment, according to a new report. In order for the death rate to fall further, U.S. oncologists must prioritize personalized treatment and addressing social determinants of health, an expert argued.
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Prepping for FDA approval, Grail is partnering with health systems to validate its pan-cancer test
Grail, a company focused on early cancer detection, introduced its test that screens for more than 50 kinds of cancer last year. At AWS’ Thursday conference for healthcare and life sciences innovation, the company’s chief security officer explained how the company is evaluating the test in clinical trials and preparing to file for its FDA approval.
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Devices & Diagnostics, Artificial Intelligence, Health Tech
Deciphex scores $11.5M in bid to address pathologist shortage
The Dublin-based pathology software and services provider will use the funds to support global growth and launch an on-demand, online pathology service in the U.S.
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Diagnostics, Health Services, Health Tech
Exact Sciences buys fellow oncology diagnostics company Genomic Health for $2.8B
The companies tout the deal as expanding Exact’s commercial footprint to 90 countries and creating a leader in the cancer diagnostic space with projected 2020 revenues of $1.6 billion.