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University of Glasgow Students Win Innovation Award at SensUs 2026 for Wearable Biosensor Concept Designed to Improve Parkinson’s Medication Monitoring

(IN BRIEF) A multidisciplinary University of Glasgow student team has won the Innovation Award at SensUs 2026 for GLAsense, a wearable mechanical biosensor concept designed to continuously monitor levodopa levels in people living with Parkinson’s disease. The 10-member team competed … Read the full press release

Prudential Health India to Offer AI-Enabled Direct-to-Consumer Health Insurance Services

(IN BRIEF) Prudential HCL Health Insurance Limited, operating as Prudential Health India, has commenced operations as a standalone health insurer in India through a 70:30 joint venture between Prudential plc and the HCL Group, marking Prudential’s entry into India’s fast-growing … Read the full press release

SGS Supports Yaoshi Medical Device Certification Covering Safety, EMC and Cybersecurity

(IN BRIEF) SGS has certified Yaoshi’s Yetsea 300 series ultra-widefield scanning laser ophthalmoscope under IEC 81001-5-1:2021 through the IECEE CB Scheme. SGS said the certification represents the first application of the health-software cybersecurity lifecycle standard within the global CB certification … Read the full press release

Evidenze and Telefónica Build Healthcare Data Space for Secure Clinical Research Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Evidenze has selected Telefónica to build a healthcare Data Space intended to support clinical research, biomedical analysis and the development of digital health technologies. Developed through Telefónica Tech and Geprom, the platform will allow healthcare stakeholders to share … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Supports Emergency and Intensive Care Device Networking Through ISO/IEEE 11073 Testing

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has launched a new Nuremberg-based testing service for the secure interoperability of emergency, intensive care and surgical medical devices. The ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory will assess whether equipment from different manufacturers can exchange data and operate together … Read the full press release

Accenture Targets Healthcare Modernisation in Italy Through Alfahealth’s Clinical and Administrative Technology Platform

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has agreed to acquire Alfahealth, a subsidiary of Engineering Group, to strengthen its digital health capabilities and healthcare transformation services in Italy. Alfahealth brings more than two decades of experience in developing and operating healthcare technology through … Read the full press release

Philips Strategic Alliance with WellSpan Health Brings Coordinated Imaging Technology and Research Collaboration to 12 Hospitals

(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips and WellSpan Health have announced a seven-year strategic alliance to advance diagnostics, imaging, artificial intelligence, research and innovation across Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland. The collaboration will make Philips WellSpan’s preferred vendor for applicable imaging technologies, … Read the full press release

ZEISS Advances Ophthalmic Surgical Innovation in Mexico With New 3D Visualization and Lens Removal Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Carl Zeiss Meditec has received regulatory approval from Mexico’s COFEPRIS authority for the ZEISS ARTEVO 850 ophthalmic surgical microscope and the ZEISS MICOR 700 lens removal device. The newly approved technologies expand ZEISS’s ophthalmic surgery portfolio in Mexico … Read the full press release

Telefónica Retains Gartner Leadership Position in Global Managed IoT Connectivity Services for Twelfth Consecutive Year

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services Worldwide for the twelfth consecutive year. Through Telefónica Tech, the company continues expanding its IoT connectivity portfolio with technologies including 5G, … Read the full press release

Titanion MR Marks Philips’ Push Toward AI-Driven Quantitative MRI and Advanced Microstructural Imaging

(IN BRIEF) Philips has introduced Titanion MR, a new ultra-high-gradient 3.0T MRI system designed to support advanced quantitative imaging and biomarker development across the body. Unveiled at ISMRM 2026, the system combines ultra-high gradient performance with AI-powered software to improve … Read the full press release

Advanced Imaging, AI Analytics and Myopia Research Highlight EssilorLuxottica’s ARVO 2026 Presence

(IN BRIEF) EssilorLuxottica showcased an integrated scientific ecosystem spanning the full eye care continuum at ARVO 2026. The company combined capabilities from Heidelberg Engineering, RetinAI, and Espansione to demonstrate how advanced imaging, AI-powered analytics, diagnostics, and therapeutic technologies can support … Read the full press release

Roche Expands Digital Pathology Strategy with Acquisition of AI Diagnostics Company PathAI

(IN BRIEF) Roche has agreed to acquire PathAI to strengthen its digital pathology and AI-powered diagnostics capabilities. The deal builds on an existing partnership between the companies focused on AI-enabled companion diagnostics and pathology solutions. Roche said the acquisition will … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Develops LiFi-Based Wireless Endoscope to Eliminate Cables and Improve Efficiency in Operating Rooms

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer HHI has developed a wireless endoscope prototype that uses LiFi technology to transmit medical imaging data via light, eliminating the need for cables in operating rooms. The system integrates a battery-powered LED light source and optical communication … Read the full press release

Eckert & Ziegler Secures Regulatory Approval for Ru 106 Applicators Supporting Vision Preserving Oncology Care

(IN BRIEF) Eckert & Ziegler has secured MDR certification for its Ru-106 eye applicators, ensuring continued availability of a critical treatment for eye cancer patients in the EU. The devices, used in brachytherapy procedures for conditions such as uveal melanoma … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer IPA Develops AI-Driven GenderHeart System to Improve Cardiovascular Aftercare and Outcomes for Women

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer IPA is developing a digital assistance system through the GenderHeart project to improve aftercare and early detection of cardiovascular disease in women, who face higher mortality rates after heart attacks and strokes compared to men. The system … Read the full press release

University of Southampton Marks 25 Years of EDGE Transforming Clinical Research Management and Patient Care

(IN BRIEF) The University of Southampton is celebrating 25 years of EDGE, a clinical research management system developed by its Clinical Informatics Research Unit. Originally created to improve coordination and data access for research teams, EDGE is now widely used … Read the full press release

Henkel and Ontex Expand Smart Incontinence Solution Orizon Across Europe to Improve Efficiency and Patient Comfort in Care Facilities

(IN BRIEF) Henkel and Ontex have joined forces to expand the rollout of Orizon, a smart incontinence solution designed for long-term care facilities across Europe. By combining Ontex’s product expertise with Henkel’s printed electronics technology, the solution enables real-time monitoring … Read the full press release

Philips Introduces Rembra Next-Generation CT System at ECR 2026 Designed for High-Demand Imaging and Rapid Clinical Decision-Making

(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips introduced its next-generation CT imaging system, Rembra, at ECR 2026 in Vienna. The system is designed to address the growing demands on radiology departments caused by rising patient volumes, complex clinical cases and workforce pressures. Rembra … Read the full press release

EQT Foundation Supports Hong Kong Healthtech Innovator Syngular in Revolutionizing Surgical Precision with AI and XR

(IN BRIEF) EQT Foundation has invested €100,000 in Syngular Technology, a Hong Kong-based startup developing an AI- and AR-powered surgical guidance platform. The company’s system integrates extended reality and artificial intelligence to deliver real-time, spatially aware surgical support that enhances … Read the full press release