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Zydus Lifesciences Subsidiary Acquires French Medical Equipment Distributor for €360,000

Blood test may be more effective and cost-efficient than standard cholesterol tests

Urine biomarker may predict bladder cancer treatment response, study finds

AI-supported scans measuring heart fat could better predict cardiovascular risk

Flu vaccine may slash Alzheimer's risk: Here's what dose to get

OSI Systems Secures $40 Million Medical Device Contract to Supply Critical Sub-Assemblies

OSI Systems Inc., a global provider of advanced electronics and healthcare solutions, has secured a multi-year medical device contract worth over $40 million, strengthening its position in the global MedTech manufacturing ecosystem.

More in Melanoma Types Treatment Symptoms Stages Related Conditions Prognosis Location Diagnosis Dermatologists show highest melanoma diagnostic performance with AI support

A study suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) showed comparable performance to dermatologists in detecting melanoma, with similar sensitivity and specificity in prospective clinical studies. However, AI demonstrated a higher specificity in direct comparisons, suggesting it may help reduce unnecessary biopsies by better identifying benign lesions. The combination of dermatologists using dermoscopy with AI support showed the highest diagnostic performance. Despite the promising results, current evidence remains limited and potentially biased, highlighting the need for larger, real-world studies before widely adopting AI in clinical practice.

Medicare costs: 3 key changes in 2026

Health experts say it is important for Medicare recipients to compare plans during the current open enrollment period. They note that some monthly insurance premiums may increase slightly while others may see minor decreases. They add that there could be changes in medical services coverage as well as deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses.

Is sleep the missing piece in mental health?

Which came first, depression or insomnia? And why do some people with depression sleep too little and others too much? Research shows sleep and mental health share a complex, two-way relationship, but how do we improve our sleeping habits? And do supplements like melatonin actually help?

Beta-blockers: One year of treatment may be enough after heart attack

Having a heart attack can raise a person’s risk for other cardiovascular conditions. Following a heart attack, doctors typically prescribe a combination of therapies, including medications like beta-blockers. A new study found that people who have had a heart attack, but who are considered low risk for other cardiovascular complications, may be able to safely discontinue beta-blocker use after at least one year.

Siemens Healthineers Launches MAGNETOM Freesurfer 3T MRI with AI-Powered Brain Segmentation

Siemens Healthineers has unveiled the MAGNETOM Freesurfer, a 3T MRI system featuring built-in AI algorithms that automatically segment brain structures, reducing radiologist workload by up to 40% in neurological assessments.

GE HealthCare Unveils Vscan Air CL Wireless Ultrasound with Cloud AI Diagnostics

GE HealthCare has released the Vscan Air CL, an upgraded wireless handheld ultrasound probe that streams images directly to the Edison AI platform, enabling real-time cardiac function assessment at the point of care.