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By Tuned Global Music in the medicine and research space has proved to have significant therapeutic benefits in treating conditions including dementia, Parkinson’s disease, PTSD and ADHD. Now, with the evolution of music technology and AI, the potential to heal through music has become even more powerful. At a recent industry event, three experts sat [...]
Delphyr has raised €1.75m to support its artificial intelligence platform designed to reduce the administrative workload faced by healthcare professionals. Founded in 2023, the Amsterdam-based platform supports healthcare professionals in hospitals, primary care and mental health settings with quick search and summary tools. It consolidates patient data from notes, lab results and correspondence into a [...]
A pioneering implantable technology - often described as a ‘sleep apnoea pacemaker’ – has been introduced to the UK, offering an alternative treatment option for people living with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) who are unable to tolerate conventional therapies such as CPAP. Designed to prevent airway collapse during sleep, the technology works by gently [...]
Eight Sleep has raised US$50m at a US$1.5bn valuation as the sleep technology startup moves to expand into artificial intelligence-driven health. The round was led by Tether Investments as a “strategic” investment in the New York-based company. The startup has now raised more than US$250m in total funding. Co-founder and chief executive officer [...]
McDermott Will & Schulte has advised Maire Group on the conclusion and implementation of its joint venture agreements with Newcleo SA. Maire, through its subsidiary Nextchem, and Newcleo SA, an innovative company in the nuclear energy sector co‑founded by Stefano Buono, have completed the establishment of NEXT‑N, a joint venture focused on developing advanced technologies [...]
Magentus, a leading name in clinical diagnostics, announces the formation of a UK Advisory Board to guide the next phase of its strategy and reaffirm its long-term commitment to the UK health system. The announcement marks a significant milestone in Magentus’ renewed leadership in the UK market. It reinforces the company’s focus on earlier diagnosis, [...]
McDermott Will & Schulte has advised Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (“GBL”) in connection with its strategic investment in Rayner, a leading ophthalmic MedTech specialist. GBL has signed definitive agreements to acquire a 45% co‑control stake in Rayner. Under the transaction, GBL will invest €0.5 billion of equity alongside incumbent shareholders, including CVC and the Rayner management [...]
New research from Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) shows the NHS is the most trusted organisation for responsible AI use, ranking higher than any other public or private sector organisation, including banks, retailers, and consumer tech firms. The 2026 UK Public Sector AI Adoption Outlook, conducted by Censuswide on behalf of Appian, polled 1,000 UK public sector workers and [...]
VitalHub UK and CEMBooks have announced a partnership focused on supporting NHS organisations with complementary digital tools for operational insight and situational awareness. The partnership brings together SHREWD, VitalHub UK’s system-level operational platform used to support escalation, coordination, reporting and digital OPEL, with CEMBooks’ department-focused operational management tools. The aligned solutions uniquely enable organisations to [...]
Electiva Healthcare Group has unveiled a new Patient Charter and strengthened clinical governance framework in a significant move to raise safety, transparency and accountability standards across its expanding UK network. The announcement comes amid growing national focus on clinical governance, as healthcare providers face increasing scrutiny to ensure patient safety and quality keep pace with [...]
