Coreline Soft announces integration partnership with Siemens Healthineers
Coreline Soft from South Korea is working with Siemens Healthineers on a new offering that combines its AI-based imaging analysis software with diagnostic imaging equipment.
As part of this collaboration, they aim to develop AI algorithms using PCCT and PET images, which will later be validated with hospitals.
"We look forward to combining our cutting-edge imaging equipment with CorelineSoft's AI technology to achieve greater diagnostic accuracy and innovation in medical workflow," commented Moon Soo-ho, head of Siemens Healthineers' Diagnostic Imaging Business Unit.
New OMRON plan features AI-driven reports, recommendations
OMRON Healthcare Singapore, insurance technology company bolttech, and insurance firm QBE have partnered to launch a new subscription-based plan for users of OMRON devices.
The programme offers OMRON connect mobile application users personalised health insights, protection, and exclusive services. It features monthly AI-powered blood pressure status reports, which include summaries and data-driven self-management recommendations.
It also comes with health protection from insurer QBE with coverage up to SG$10,000 ($7,800) for heart attacks and strokes, alongside accidental death coverage.
Additionally, it has upgraded warranty coverage, including device repairs from accidental damage and battery leakage.
"It rewards subscribers that consistently use the technology to monitor their cardiovascular health, on the basis that this will help them lead healthier lifestyles, ultimately prolonging lives, reducing medical expenditure overall," explained QBE Singapore CEO Ronak Shah.
MedGenome bags $48M Series E funding
Indian genomics diagnostics company MedGenome has secured $47.5 million in Series E funding from a round led by private equity firm Maj Invest.
Founded in 2013, MedGenome offers over 1,300 genetic tests developed with end-to-end multi-omics capabilities.
The company will reportedly deploy its new funds to expand its genomic and integrated diagnostics offerings across India.
"India’s healthcare ecosystem is increasingly recognising the transformative potential of genomics, driving innovation and enhancing the country’s healthcare capabilities," noted CEO Dr Vedam Ramprasad.
Early this year, the Indian government unveiled the Indian Genomic Dataset, which provides access to whole-genome samples from the Indian population for genomic research. Complementing its goal to sequence 10 million genomes representing Indian diversity, in July, the government launched the Phenome India National Biobank, which takes inspiration from the United Kingdom Biobank.
