6 outlets · 8h ago

STAT+: Oura to acquire Counsel Health for $625 million, placing a big bet on AI care

Oura, the smart ring maker that just over a month ago delayed plans to go public over market uncertainty, announced it will spend $625 million to acquire Counsel Health, a clinical artificial intelligence startup. Counsel Health is the maker of a chatbot that users can talk with about health…

4 outlets · 10h ago

GoodRx Launches MCP Integration with Google Cloud Gemini for Healthcare: Real-Time Prescription Pricing at the Point of Care

What You Should Know Prescription savings and digital affordability platform GoodRx announced it is a launch partner for Google Cloud’s Gemini for healthcare , debuting a standards-based Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration. The integration connects GoodRx’s real-time prescription pricing…

UK· 20m ago

QUICK READ: Peloton borrows $700m as junk, at 8.63%

Lenders queued with ten times the money needed, yet the company still pays almost two points more than similarly rated firms. The cash only pushes a 2029 bill out to 2032. Read the full post at QUICK READ: Peloton borrows $700m as junk, at 8.63% . the5krunner is an independent endurance sports…

UK· 46m ago

QUICK READ: Fitness tech is now a $107bn market

Apps and subscriptions grew twice as fast as wearables and smart kit since 2019. Spending rose much faster than the number of people exercising, so prices did most of the work. Read the full post at QUICK READ: Fitness tech is now a $107bn market . the5krunner is an independent endurance sports…

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SIIM-CAIMI provides sneak peek into AI's future in radiology

Radiology AI is advancing quickly, if this year's annual Society of Imaging Informatics in Medicine Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging (SIIM-CAIMI) meeting is any indication. Attendees benefited from the opportunity to see where AI is heading in clinical practice, including…

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What if every medical image could tell us more?

A medical image is acquired to answer a clinical question. A chest CT may be requested to investigate suspected pulmonary embolism. A brain MR may be performed to understand neurological symptoms. A mammogram is intended to look for signs of breast cancer. The question matters because it determines…

observationaln=196 · 3h ago

Spine x-rays detect aortic calcification in women with RA

Abdominal aortic calcification detected on routine spine x-rays is common among women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is associated with cardiovascular disease, researchers have reported. The finding is from a study that included 196 women with longstanding RA, and suggests that opportunistic…

studyobservationalpeer-reviewed · 4h ago

People project a specific racial identity onto artificial intelligence, study finds

People tend to perceive artificial intelligence systems as White, even when those systems lack a face, voice, name, or body, according to new research published in Journal of Personality and Social Psychology . Across a series of studies, this racial association was linked to greater trust in AI…

studyobservational Canada· 4h ago

Digital Behavioral Risk Stratification Tool Integrated With HIV Online Self-Testing for HIV Positivity Among Men Who Have Sex With Men: Retrospective Observational Study

Background: Due to concerns about privacy breaches and the fear of social stigma, some individuals engaging in high-risk behaviors—particularly men who have sex with men (MSM)—may avoid in-person HIV testing services and instead choose to purchase HIV self-test kits online. Unlike traditional…

review UK· 5h ago

Wellue Checkme O2 Max review: For serious overnight SpO2 tracking

i This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more Wellue Checkme O2 Max 8.3 Design and comfort 8.0/10 Monitoring and accuracy 9.0/10 App and data 8.0/10 Value for money 8.0/10 Pros – Detailed continuous SpO2 monitoring – Soft finger sensor is…

Netherlands· 6h ago

FIT File Podcast: Time to Catch Up! So. Many. Watches…Part 1

 In this episode, we dig into the first part of watch season extravaganza/catch-up. From Amazfit to Google to Garmin to COROS to Suunto, the first round begins! 00:00 Intro & Hiatus Catch-Up 02:36 Amazfit Watches 08:33 Google Pixel Watch 5 20:35 Garmin Fenix 9 Series 26:07 Coros Pace 4 Gets Free…

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Peloton Draws $6.8 Billion Demand for Debut Junk-Bond Sale

The offering drew more than $6.8 billion of orders and was upsized by $100 million to $700 million, according to people familiar with the matter. (Bloomberg) — Peloton Interactive Inc. has attracted strong investor demand for its debut junk-bond sale, allowing the fitness company to boost the…

pttranslation pending BR· 8h ago

Autenticidade na construção do posicionamento como líder na saúde

Ao longo de nossa trajetória profissional, é natural construirmos referências sobre o significado de ser um bom líder. Observamos gestores que admiramos, identificamos comportamentos que gostaríamos de reproduzir, aprendemos com experiências positivas e negativas e, aos poucos, formamos uma imagem…

· 9h ago

New Method of Diagnosing Obesity Reflects Health Risks Better than BMI

Results from a large international study test a new definition of obesity that includes waist circumference and waist-to-height ratio and show it better reflects risk of death than body mass index (BMI) alone. The historical definition classes people of European descent with a BMI at or above 30…

· 9h ago

Mapping System Spots ‘Undruggable’ Treatment Targets

A new system that creates functional maps for the G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) superfamily could lead to new treatments for conditions as diverse as heart disease and asthma with fewer side effects. GPCR MAPS (multiplexed assays with pathway specificity) could result in the identification of…

peer-reviewed · 9h ago

Experimental RNA Therapy Restores Neuron Communication in Models of ALS

Researchers have identified a way to restore communication between neurons affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), raising the possibility of treating a molecular defect found in approximately 97% of patients with the progressive neurodegenerative disease. The study, published in Nature …

studyrandomized trial Canada· 9h ago

Home-Based, Digitally Assisted Dyadic Tai Chi Intervention for Patients With Chronic Heart Failure and Their Caregivers: Development of an Intervention and Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Chronic heart failure (CHF) imposes a dual and dynamically interrelated burden on patients and family caregivers, whose health and illness management behaviors are interdependent. Exercise interventions that actively engage the patient-caregiver dyad as the unit of rehabilitation in the…

· 9h ago

The ‘AI Saves Lives’ Trap at HIMSS Eastern Canada 2026

The HIMSS Eastern Canada 2026 Conference felt different than other regional HIMSS events I have attended – and not just because it was in my backyard in Toronto. Right now, IT leaders are being hit from all sides with the message that “AI saves lives.” It’s a great headline, and it’s definitely…

· 10h ago

Healthcare AI: Is Your Patient Data Ready?

The following is a guest article by Bob Stanley director of special projects at Melissa Excellent AI models can’t win if the patient is not represented accurately AI has arrived in healthcare, and adoption has scaled up quickly. As many as 81% of physicians now use some form of AI professionally…

UK· 11h ago

Fitbit Air – only one third-party band is on Google Store

dbrand's Pulse costs £34.95 and has built-in airflow channels. Certification rules force every official strap to match the original's width exactly. Read the full post at Fitbit Air – only one third-party band is on Google Store . the5krunner is an independent endurance sports technology…

· 11h ago

This Week’s Health IT Jobs – November 11, 2026

It can be very overwhelming scrolling through job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of great health IT jobs for you! We hope you enjoy this look at some of the health IT jobs we saw healthcare organizations…

UK· 11h ago

Fitbit health metrics are disappearing after Google Health 5.12

Fitbit users are reporting that several daily health metrics have stopped appearing after updating to Google Health 5.12 . HRV, blood oxygen, resting heart rate, breathing rate and skin temperature are among the missing readings. Reports have been building over the past few days. And the problem…

UK· 11h ago

Kineon MOVE+ Discount Code and Best Deal

Take 10% off Kineon MOVE+ red light therapy with code THE5KRUNNER, or Kineon's own sale price if it is lower. The current best deal is kept up to date on our offer page. Read the full post at Kineon MOVE+ Discount Code and Best Deal . the5krunner is an independent endurance sports technology…

KE· 11h ago

Africa Risks Losing Control of Its Data and Knowledge as AI Demand Surges

Africa Risks Losing Control Africa has made progress in developing policies to govern data and artificial intelligence, but weak infrastructure, limited financing and dependence on external funding threaten its ability to control the knowledge systems increasingly shaping its development. A new…

UK· 11h ago

Google finally switches on Pixel Watch’s proper strength training mode

Google is finally rolling out the step-by-step workout system it announced with Pixel Watch 5, and it is not limited to the latest model. Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 can also now guide you through complete workouts. The workout actually lives on your wrist Step-by-step Workouts started rolling…

· 13h ago

Road to RSNA 2026: AI Preview

Welcome to the first installment of this year’s Road to RSNA preview for RSNA 2026. Once again, we’re providing a modality-by-modality overview of select scientific presentations to serve as your guide to events at McCormick Place. In what has become an annual tradition at AuntMinnie , AI is our…

observational · 13h ago

Deep learning on chest x-rays matches PREVENT score for cardiac risk

Monday, November 30 | 1:30 p.m.–1:40 p.m. | M6-SSCA03-1 | Room E352 In this session, a study will show that deep-learning models applied to routine chest x-rays can predict cardiovascular risk as accurately as the American Heart Association' standard PREVENT score. Jay Chandra, MD, of Harvard…

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AI shines as worklist prioritization tool in detecting PE

Thursday, December 3 | 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. | R6-SSCH08-2 | Room E451A In this scientific presentation, researchers will share their experience with utilizing AI software for detection and triage of pulmonary embolism (PE). Presenter Shlomit Goldberg-Stein of Northwell Health, and colleagues…

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AI triage algorithms yield varied results in real-world use

Thursday, December 3 | 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | R3-SSIN07-1 | Room E450B Researchers will present their experience in rolling out 11 triage AI algorithms across three hospitals. Real-world evidence on large-scale AI deployment in clinical practice remains limited, noted presenter Domenico…

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AI can be a safety net for intracranial aneurysms

Thursday, December 3 | 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | R4-SSHN03-5 | Room N228 An AI algorithm can help spot intracranial aneurysms on routine contrast-enhanced neck CT exams, according to this scientific paper. Routine neck CT scans include part of the brain’s blood vessels, which can be a blind spot when…

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Can an AI model predict Pluvicto treatment response?

Wednesday, December 2 | 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. | W6-SSNMMI06-2 | Room S405 An algorithm that combines PSMA-PET imaging features with routine lab values may help predict which patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) will respond to Pluvicto radioligand therapy, according…

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Rads, AI complement each other for spotting cerebral microbleeds

Wednesday, December 2 | 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | W3-SSNR10-6 | Room E350 Although an AI algorithm flagged far more cerebral microbleeds on brain MRI than a radiologist did, it also raised more false alarms, researchers will report in this presentation. Presenter Adolfo Manuel Delgado Brito, MD, of…

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AI may not improve patient outcomes for stroke

Wednesday, December 2 | 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | W3-SSNR10-3 | Room E350 In this presentation, researchers will share how implementing AI software at a comprehensive stroke center didn’t measurably improve patient outcomes. AI tools have been widely adopted for time-sensitive conditions like stroke…

explainer · 13h ago

How does AI affect diagnostic risk in radiology?

Wednesday, December 2 | 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | W3-SSIN06-3 | Room E450B Rather than eliminating diagnostic risk in radiology, AI shifts it, according to an analysis set to be presented in Chicago. AI is increasingly part of radiology workflows, yet its diagnostic failures in routine use remain…

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AI predicts survival in metastatic prostate cancer

Tuesday, December 1 | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. | T7-SSRO02-7 | Room S401CD For patients with metastatic prostate cancer, deep learning applied to PSMA-PET scans may be better for predicting survival than existing risk tools, according to this presentation. Presenter Daniel Fu of Yale School of Medicine…

UK· 14h ago

Pixel Watch 5 upgrade guide – most owners should stay

Only original Pixel Watch owners have a clear reason to move. A verdict for every model, with update cut-offs, GPS and battery + when a discounted Pixel Watch 4 is the better buy. Read the full post at Pixel Watch 5 upgrade guide – most owners should stay . the5krunner is an independent endurance…

Germany· 14h ago

Ewan Birney awarded ‘Lombardy is Research’ prize

Ewan Birney, the Director of EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), has been awarded the 2026 International ‘Lombardy is Research’ prize for his contributions to predictive medicine. In particular, the award recognises Birney’s contribution to applying artificial intelligence to…

UK· 14h ago

QUICK READ: Fitbit Air owners can now log blood pressure

Cuff numbers typed in or synced from Health Connect and Apple Health sit beside the band's paid monthly estimates. It is free, it arrives in stages, and the band itself measures nothing. Read the full post at QUICK READ: Fitbit Air owners can now log blood pressure . the5krunner is an independent…

UK· 15h ago

Indie App Spotlight: Athlete Space is a free AI coach that replans your week

Its founder ran a 2:29 marathon from a build that lost 24 miles to a nursery bug and four days to travel, with every change explained. Read the full post at Indie App Spotlight: Athlete Space is a free AI coach that replans your week . the5krunner is an independent endurance sports technology…

UK· 15h ago

Indie App Spotlight: VMAX running plans come from a coach, not AI

More than 900 variations across 14 programmes were prewritten over three years, and sessions get easier or harder depending on how each week goes. Read the full post at Indie App Spotlight: VMAX running plans come from a coach, not AI . the5krunner is an independent endurance sports technology…

UK· 15h ago

QUICK READ: Connect+ AI will stay cautious, says Garmin

Paying members wanting smarter coaching hear talk of simple, basic answers instead. The TrainingPeaks record of what athletes actually completed could yet teach a future model how pro coaches work. Read the full post at QUICK READ: Connect+ AI will stay cautious, says Garmin . the5krunner is an…

pttranslation pending BR· 17h ago

App criado na UFSCar estima hemoglobina em recém-nascidos

Uma pesquisa desenvolvida e coordenada pela Universidade Federal de São Carlos ( UFSCar ) obteve, recentemente, o registro de programa de computador no Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial ( INPI ) para o aplicativo Smart Neocare. O app é usado para estimação não invasiva de níveis de…