Emerging Technologies

Healthcare researcher looking at a computer while in a lab
By  Jessica Hagen 12:34 pm February 8, 2024
Unlearn, an AI-enabled company creating digital twins of clinical trial participants, announced it scored $50 million in Series C funding, bringing its total raise to more than $130 million.  Altimeter Capital led the round, with participation from existing investors Wittington Ventures, Epic Ventures, Radical Ventures, Mubadala Capital and Necessary Venture Capital. Insight Partners, DCVC, 8VC...
Apple Vision Pro extended reality headset
By  Jessica Hagen 01:34 pm February 5, 2024
Cedars-Sinai announced the launch of Xaia, a spatial-computing, AI-enabled virtual psychotherapy companion accessible on the Apple Vision Pro headset that aims to help people with anxiety, addiction, depression and pain management. The healthcare system dubs the experience "generated reality," which it defines as merging technology and therapy.  Developed at the medical extended-reality lab at...
Visage Ease VP
By  Jessica Hagen 02:15 pm February 2, 2024
Diagnostic imaging and multimedia company Visage Imaging announced the launch of Visage Ease VP, an immersive imaging platform that can be used on Apple's augmented reality headset, Apple Vision Pro. Visage offers cloud-based, AI-enabled enterprise imaging software, including Visage 7, Visage Ease and Visage Ease Pro, that allows users to examine diagnostic images and collaborate with colleagues...
A doctor holding a digital tablet reviewing a patient's record
By  Adam Ang 08:18 pm January 30, 2024
Never has any modern tool promised greater efficiency and support than what generative AI offers. Last year saw industries, including healthcare, quick to jump in on the trend to get first mover advantage. Applications have also been varied, from documentation to clinical decision support and even in combination with robotics.  While the enthusiasm for genAI will remain elevated this year – with...
Healthcare provider sitting at a desk wearing a stethoscope around their neck and working on a computer
By  Jessica Hagen 02:03 pm January 30, 2024
Accompany Health, a hybrid care provider for low-income patients with complex needs, announced its launch with $56 million in Series A funding from Venrock, ARCH Venture Partners, IVP, Evidenced and Granite Capital Management.  WHAT IT DOES The Bethesda-based company offers low-income patients 24/7 in-home and virtual care services, including primary care and urgent care, mental health services,...
Scientist in a laboratory filling up a beaker while wearing safety goggles
By  Jessica Hagen 01:21 pm January 30, 2024
Israel-based AION Labs, an AI-enabled drug discovery partnership between global pharma and tech companies, announced the launch of a new startup, TenAces. TenAces will utilize AI, integrating biology and machine learning algorithms, to discover molecular glue therapies to enhance targeted protein degradation.  Molecular glues are protein-binding small molecules that change two protein...
Healthcare provider's hands holding a tablet
By  Dr. Liz Kwo 01:16 pm January 25, 2024
The healthcare sector witnessed a significant transformation in 2023, largely driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in patient diagnostics. This integration marks a revolutionary step in how medical professionals approach diagnosis, offering a blend of efficiency, accuracy and personalization previously unattainable. The dawn of AI-driven diagnostics Artificial intelligence in...
Person looking at computer monitor while another points to it.
04:06 pm January 24, 2024
Person standing in front of a window holding a phone
By  Jessica Hagen 02:00 pm January 23, 2024
Tech-enabled heart disease detection company CardioSignal announced it secured $10 million in Series A funding, bringing its total raise to $23 million.  DigiTx Partners led the round. Sandwater also participated, alongside existing investor Maki.vc.  Dr. David J. Kim., managing director of DigiTx, will join CardioSignal's board of directors.  WHAT IT DOES CardioSignal uses gyroscope and...
Radiologists checking an X-ray analysis from Lunit INSIGHT CXR
By  Adam Ang 02:38 am January 19, 2024
Samsung to integrate Lunit's AI in premium X-ray devices South Korean medical AI provider Lunit has signed a three-year supply contract with Samsung Electronics.  The deal is for the integration of Lunit's two chest X-ray AI solutions – Lunit INSIGHT CXR and Lunit INSIGHT CXR Triage – into Samsung's line of premium X-ray devices.  According to a press release, the AI-integrated X-ray devices will...