Dec 14,2020

AI developer Paige scores CE marks in breast, prostate cancers

Digital pathology developer Paige has received two European approvals for its artificial-intelligence-powered diagnostic platforms in breast and prostate cancers. One CE mark covers breast cancer detection software that automatically highlights suspicious areas on slides of biopsied breast tissue for further review, while a second greenlights software to help rate prostate tumor samples, deliver a prognosis and guide treatment planning.

REGULATORY CE MARK

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Dec 08,2020

Dr. Ofer Sharon, CEO of OncoHost – Interview Series

Dr. Ofer Sharon, CEO of OncoHost joins in a interview series, explaining the story of OncoHost

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Jan 07,2019

Kaiku Health starts collaboration with a large biotech company in cancer immunotherapies

Finnish health data science company Kaiku Health, which develops complementary digital health interventions in oncology, has entered into a collaboration with Roche to develop unique patient support in cancer immunotherapy. The collaboration brings together the expertise of Roche in cancer immunotherapies and global market access with the competence of Kaiku Health in developing digital symptom management and clinical implementations in routine care. Kaiku Health and Roche aim to launch and pilot the new patient support modules for immune checkpoint inhibitor monotherapy and combination therapy in the first half of 2019 in Germany, Switzerland and Finland.

COLLABORATION PARTNERSHIP

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Jan 24,2019

Real-World Data based on Kaiku Health Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Module published in Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology

Kaiku Health, Oulu University Hospital and Docrates Cancer Center have published first data on the symptoms reported by cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapies in a real-world setting. This study shows that utilizing digital symptom tracking is feasible in better engaging patients in symptom self-reporting during ICI treatments. This helps in gaining a more comprehensive understanding on the onset and presence of immune-related adverse events.

CLINICAL STUDY

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Jan 28,2019

Total Body Photography: Overcoming Challenges For Widespread Application

Total body photography (TBP) has grown in popularity given its impact on skin cancer early detection. This article will review solutions to overcome current operational challenges for the broader accessibility and implementation of this technique in the future.

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Jan 29,2019

Growing Health Care Practices With Scalable Teledermatology Software

In order to remain competitive, businesses need to use their resources efficiently to serve as many customers as possible. The same goes for dermatology practices. As a response to competitiveness, dermatologists are looking to digital solutions to increase their patient-serving capabilities. Software such as DermEngine use this growing trend known as teledermatology, where doctors are able to serve more patients across wider regions. But how can teledermatology services cater to the unique needs of solo and group practices alongside large enterprises given their vastly different potentials and daily workflows?

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Jan 02,2019

5 Facts About Teledermoscopy: Part 1

Despite the benefits brought by teledermoscopy and the ease with which it can provide dermoscopic images from patients with poor access to in-clinic professional skincare, there is still some confusion about the scope and utility of this practice. Part 1 of this article from MetaOptima's DermEngine will discuss the benefits of the widespread use of teledermoscopy as a complementing service to personal consultations by looking at the the common facts around this topic.

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Jan 29,2019

Supporting Caregivers of Cancer Patients

Dr. Daniel Vorobiof, a renowned medical oncologist with more than 40 years of experience, discusses top tips for caregivers of cancer patients, the role of social media and mobile apps in providing support, and how clinical trial matching works.

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Jan 11,2019

AI Approach Outperformed Human Experts in Identifying Cervical Precancer

A research team led by investigators from the National Institutes of Health and Global Good has developed a computer algorithm that can analyze digital images of a woman's cervix and accurately identify precancerous changes that require medical attention. This artificial intelligence (AI) approach, called automated visual evaluation, has the potential to revolutionize cervical cancer screening, particularly in low-resource settings.

CLINICAL STUDY

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Jan 22,2019

Aspiring Dermatology App Under The Microscope: The SkinVision Review

With 1.2 million downloads globally and having helped diagnose the condition in over 27,000 cases, SkinVision aims to fight against one of the most deadly diseases, skin cancer. It usually manifests as seemingly harmless skin spots, called nevi, whose early detection and removal can literally save your life. That’s the promise of the dermatology app, and we decided to take a good look at its capabilities. Here’s a thorough SkinVision review.

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