Sydney-based SimConverse has collected A$1.5 million (around $987,000) in a seed funding round led by Folklore Ventures, with participation from Artesian. WHAT IT DOES Founded in 2020, SimConverse is a simulation platform that uses generative AI to play the role of any patient, colleague or casualty for healthcare communications training. It is made to be […]
The University of Queensland is now expanding its aphasia therapy programme to reach more patients living in rural and regional areas. A year since it was launched at Metro North Health’s Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service in Brisbane, the Comprehensive High-Dose Aphasia Treatment (CHAT) programme will be tried out in seven hospitals and health service […]
South Korean medtech firm Coreline Soft has obtained the United States Food and Drug Administration’s 510(k) clearance for its latest AI-powered analysis software for screening lung nodules. The company develops AI imaging solutions for diagnosing various chest conditions, aortic disease, spinal disease, and metastatic cancer in the chest. WHAT IT DOES Its latest software-as-a-medical device called AVIEW […]
The next electric Mini will come with much bigger battery options, more power, and a refreshed design when it hits the road in 2024. The car will have two battery options, 40kWh and 54kWh. These are significantly higher than the outgoing Mini‘s 32.6kWh battery. While we don’t yet have official range estimates on the EPA […]
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by SAE International: Join the global mobility community in Detroit from April 18-20 for WCX, the largest technical mobility event in North America. Register now. New episodes of Quick […]
California governor halts $54m contract with Walgreens: ‘We’re done’ After pharmacy giant pledged not to dispense abortion medicine in states that restrict its use, Gavin Newsom cancels agreement California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday withdrew a $54m contract with Walgreens after the pharmacy giant indicated it would not sell an abortion pill by mail in […]
Lion Electric (LEV) filed a civil lawsuit against EV maker Nikola Motors (NKLA) in the US District Court for Arizona on March 2. The filing alleges Nikola tried to steal customers after breaking its battery pack purchase agreement with Lion. The purchase agreement between Lion and Romeo (Nikola) Although Lion Electric designs, manufactures, and assembles […]
Mack Trucks today announced the launch of the MD Electric, the company’s first EV in the trucking industry’s medium-duty segment. The MD Electric is the second EV that Mack Trucks, which is part of the Volvo Group, has launched. It first debuted the Mack LR Electric garbage truck in December 2021. The Mack MD Electric will […]
After releasing its next-generation Kona electric model Tuesday, Hyundai has high expectations for the updated urban SUV. The South Korean automaker believes the new Kona EV will sell more than its gas-powered and hybrid variants. Hyundai released the first Kona electric model in 2018, a year after the gas-powered version was introduced in Korea and […]
Healthcare leaders discuss solutions to retain their nurses. From left to right: Moderator Tearsanee Davis, Director of Clinical Programs and Strategy for the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Center for Telehealth; Pamela Ograbisz, Associate Vice President of Telehealth, LocumTenens.com and LT Telehealth; Ashley VonNida, Chief Nursing Officer, Equum Medical; Sarah Bell, Nurse Administrator for Virtual […]
