Category: Innovation
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Hexoskin Medical System Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Long-Term ECG and Respiratory Monitoring
The new FDA-cleared smart shirt enables long-term continuous ECG and respiratory monitoring, transforming remote patient care and clinical trials in the U.S. We are thrilled to announce a major milestone in digital health: the Hexoskin Medical System (HMS) has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This clearance for our medical-grade…
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Abbott to acquire Exact Sciences, a leader in large and fast-growing cancer screening and precision oncology diagnostics segments
ABBOTT PARK, Ill., and MADISON, Wis., Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and Exact Sciences (NASDAQ: EXAS) today announced a definitive agreement for Abbott to acquire Exact Sciences, which will enable it to enter and lead in fast-growing cancer diagnostics segments, serving millions more people. Under the terms of the agreement, Exact Sciences shareholders will receive $105 per…
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Introducing the 3rd Annual State of the PBC Speakers
Phoenix, AZ – November 19, 2025 – Over the past two decades, Arizona’s three public research universities, the City of Phoenix, TGen, and other clinical partners have invested significantly in creating a thriving life sciences ecosystem in the heart of Downtown Phoenix. This year, we are showcasing the highlights and achievements of the individuals and companies…
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AI.VALI’s Breakthrough Technology Brings Early Detection Into a New Era
Phoenix, AZ (November 12, 2025) – A new AI platform is on the rise to redefine how physicians identify diseases at their earliest stages — even before symptoms appear. Founded by and current CEO Dr. Azar Azad, A.I.VALI is ready to support physicians in diagnosing early-stage diseases that often go undetected. “Many of the earliest…
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Desire for more effective treatments powers 20-year journey from community hospital to globally recognized center of innovation
As HonorHealth Research Institute continues to evolve — meeting the medical needs of patients here, and around the world — the best is yet to come SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nov. 10, 2025 — Today, HonorHealth Research Institute celebrates its 20thanniversary. So, what’s changed in 20 years? Home to just two hospitals, HonorHealth was known in 2005 as Scottsdale Healthcare. And if you were…
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An Investment in the Next Generation of Researchers
Evan Swarup (right) interned in the lab of Hongyu Qiu, MD, PhD. Former Flinn Foundation summer intern published research conducted at the college’s campus Evan Swarup was a participant in the 2024 Flinn Foundation Summer Internship Program. For him, the experience was transformative. Recently, the research work he conducted under the mentorship of Hongyu Qiu, MD,…
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ASU researchers discover DNA-based electronic storage system
Graphic by Jason Drees/ASU At Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute, researchers are pushing the boundaries of what DNA can do — not just in terms of biological applications, but as a building block for next-generation electronics. In a new study, Josh Hihath, director of the Biodesign Center for Bioelectronics and Biosensors, along with his team, demonstrated that DNA…
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Dignity Health doctor advocates for timely health care
Know when and where to go for medical attention this flu season (PHOENIX – Nov. 3, 2025) – As flu and other respiratory illnesses circulate, a Dignity Health in Arizona infectious disease doctor is encouraging the community to seek appropriate medical attention when experiencing concerning symptoms or medical emergencies. “It’s easy to dismiss worsening symptoms…
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STEMming from an interest in science
In 2021, STEM jobs made up almost a quarter of the U.S. workforce. A decade later, that number is expected to grow by more than 10%—more than twice the anticipated growth rate of total employment, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But it’s not just those jobs. Many jobs are increasingly using technology. Case in…
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ASU named among the world’s best universities for graduate employability
Holding strong, the university retains its No. 2 ranking among US public institutions — ahead of UCLA, the University of Michigan and Purdue — in latest global employability survey Fourth-year ASU business student Mariana Torres has already held intern positions for Walmart and Google. She says ASU has helped set her up for career success…
