XRP Healthcare Halts New Staking of XRPH Token to Preserve Finite Supply, Shifts Focus to Real-World Healthcare Ventures

XRP Healthcare, a pioneering company integrating blockchain technology with healthcare services, has announced the cessation of new staking activities for its XRPH token. This strategic move aims to safeguard the finite supply of the token, which was black-holed following its initial issuance of 100 million tokens in September 2022. However, staking will continue for those who have already staked XRPH tokens until their term has expired, but no new staking contracts will be offered starting today. In cryptocurrency terms, “black-holing”...

Cellular Origins Launches Constellation, Its Configurable Robotic Platform to Enable Scalable Manufacture of Advanced Therapies

Cellular Origins, a TTP Company focused on enabling scalable, cost-effective and space-efficient manufacture of cell and gene therapies (CGTs), has today announced the launch of Constellation™, its closed, configurable, robotic platform at the International Society for Cell and Gene Therapy (ISCT) Annual Meeting 2023. Designed to automate the manufacturing of advanced therapies without significant process redevelopment, Constellation combines aseptic fluid handling technologies with advanced automation from the industry 4.0 revolution. Despite the therapeutic potential offered by CGTs,...

Genomic Testing Cooperative Presents at ASCO meeting Studies Demonstrating the Power of its Liquid Biopsy and Tissue-Based Targeted Transcriptomic Approach when Combined with Artificial Intelligence

Genomic Testing Cooperative, LCA (GTC) announced that it will be presenting at the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting three studies illustrating the power of its proprietary RNA next generation sequencing (NGS) approach in advancing liquid biopsy and tissue-based precision testing. In one study GTC and its co-op members demonstrate that its targeted transcriptome analysis when used with artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can distinguish between mutations caused by cancer versus those caused by...

THINK Surgical’s TMINI Miniature Robotic System developed with Sagentia Innovation gains FDA 510(k) clearance

THINK Surgical, Inc. recently announced that its TMINI™ Miniature Robotic System has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). THINK Surgical chose R&D consultancy Sagentia Innovation, a market-leading advanced surgical robotics developer, to support key aspects of the TMINI system’s development. The TMINI system includes a wireless robotic handpiece that assists surgeons in performing total knee replacement.  Following a CT based three-dimensional surgical plan, the TMINI robotic handpiece automatically compensates for...

GE HealthCare to Acquire Caption Health, Expanding Ultrasound to Support New Users Through FDA-Cleared, AI-Powered Image Guidance

GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC), a leading global precision care innovator, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Caption Health, Inc., a privately owned artificial intelligence (AI) healthcare leader that creates clinical applications to aid in early disease detection, using AI to assist in conducting ultrasound scans. With Caption AI applications, ultrasound examinations can be easier and faster, enabling a broader set of healthcare professionals to conduct basic echocardiogram exams. This technology can help...