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Johnson & Johnson advanced its gene therapy candidate Botaretigene sparoparvovec for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa in ongoing regulatory and clinical processes. The company expanded drug repurposing programs that use AI tools to reanalyze existing compounds for oncology and rare diseases. Management took a leading role in global collaborations focused on AI-driven compound repurposing.
Read the original →Acorn by Synergie and Darwin Gray convened HR professionals in Cardiff. They discussed responsible AI adoption and its implications for employee wellbeing and workplace culture.
Read the original →Joint Interagency Task Force 401's director shared new details about the counter-drone hub's new "tech arsenal."
Read the original →Pain is subjective, which remains a persistent problem in modern medicine. Clinicians still rely largely on what patients tell them, such as a number from zero to ten.
Read the original →The growing obsession with AI-generated films is doing more than wasting time. It is also straining family relationships.
Read the original →DeRucci Healthy Sleep Co., Ltd. will officially enter the U.S. bedding market this October through its North American division. The news release is dated September 28, 2026, from High Point, NC.
Read the original →Starkey unveiled Omega AI+, featuring a Quad DNN Architecture, a G4 Neuro Processor and Sleep Quality Tracking. The product expands its AI performance.
Read the original →Allie K. Miller, the CEO of Open Machine, shares her daily routine. She uses AI tools for productivity and personal lifestyle optimization.
Read the original →The AI drug developer nominated ISM1354 for obesity. It says early lab and animal data point to better exposure and a wider safety margin.
Read the original →The second annual MAHA Summit brought together federal officials, healthcare executives, technology leaders, farmers, athletes and advocates in Washington, D.C. They met to discuss the future of American health.
Read the original →In 2024, researchers used AI to study proteins from 45,441 people in the UK Biobank. They found that 204 proteins, taken together, could estimate a person's age. People whose proteins appeared older than their actual age had a higher risk of 18 important diseases, including heart, kidney and lung disease, diabetes and cancer.
Read the original →The opinion piece argues that AI should be judged by whether it improves care and quality of life for America's aging population, not just efficiency.
Read the original →The sentencing judge noted "obvious forgiveness" expressed in Pelkey's AI statement before handing down the punishment.
Read the original →Legato Frames are now available in the US. They combine FDA-regulated over-the-counter AI hearing technology with prescription eyewear, targeting untreated hearing loss.
Read the original →AI/ML Innovations Inc. ("AIML") announced the appointment of Lynn Chapman, CPA, CA, as Chief Financial Officer on October 2, 2026. The company advances artificial intelligence and neural-network-based technologies for digital health.
Read the original →AI can make employees faster but more overloaded. HR leaders can help set boundaries, prioritize work and use productivity gains wisely.
Read the original →The health system will give clinical staff point-of-care access to synthesised, peer-reviewed medical evidence. The aim is to cut time spent on literature searches.
Read the original →On the afternoon of October 2, Ho Quang Buu, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, chaired a working meeting with a Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) survey team. The meeting concerned the project "Development of a healthy, carbon-neutral city based on an AI-enabled smart mobility platform" under the Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS).
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