Dutch Startup To Bring Robotic Blood Drawing To Hospitals  – The Medical Futurist Newsletter

Thousands of patients Seeing how a [physician could interact with Google's Med-Gemini]( a medically trained large language model, was quite astonishing. There are many things to improve in the model, but I have no doubts that these will be the everyday assistants of physicians soon. Also, I [shared some insights]( that I have learned after giving over 900 presentations and keynotes worldwide. The conference season is booming, they may be useful if you also prepare for an event and want to deliver factually correct but also engaging content. I hope you will find the newsletter useful! Best regards, Berci Bertalan Meskó, PhD The Medical Futurist [PIVOTAL TRIAL RESULTS FOR AUTONOMOUS BLOOD DRAWING TECHNOLOGY]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Vitestro reported that all performance and safety endpoints were met in the A.D.O.P.T. Pivotal Trial phase that they launched in the Netherlands (also a 95% first-stick success rate and 98% patient acceptance). The trial is scheduled to run through 2025 and involves 10,000 patients over five study phases. It is the largest evaluation of autonomous blood drawing devices in the world. [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? An exciting example of how new medical technologies mature from the "sci-fi-like idea" stage to actual clinical devices. [COUGH MONITORING SOLUTIONS: THE CURRENT DIGITAL HEALTH LANDSCAPE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- While cough is a common symptom of an underlying health condition, ranging from reflux to lung cancer, it has traditionally not been an easy metric to track. But it is worth the effort, as cough is a potent biomarker. Tools for monitoring cough patterns can essentially be categorized into two groups: smartphone apps and specialized hardware. Let's see what you can do with these today. [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? Cough monitoring might become as common as sleep tracking or heart rate monitoring with a wearable in a few years. [A GUIDE TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- With significant advancements like GPT-4o and Med-Gemini, it was high time to massively update our AI guide to make sure it covers all the necessary bases. And while we were at it, we also collected [four examples of AI diagnostics]( that are already in clinical use - to show that the revolution is here, - forget future promises, it is happening now. [GET IT HERE]( [HOW DIGITAL HEALTH COMPANIES ARE CAPITALIZING ON THE GLP-1 BOOM]( --------------------------------------------------------------- I published an analysis not so long ago about why the Ozempic boom might represent an opportunity for the digital health community. Partially, because the FDA only approved the treatment with a calorie-reduced diet and regular exercise. Both are heavily supported by digital health technologies. "Like Ro, other non-drugmakers, including Calibrate, Sesame, Omada Health, Noom, Hims & Hers and even telehealth industry veterans Teladoc Health and WeightWatchers, have rolled out offerings geared toward patients on GLP-1s, or have expanded their services to include the popular medications." [READ MORE]( WHY IT'S IMPORTANT? It is estimated that anti-obesity medications could grow into a $100 billion industry by the end of this decade. If drug shortages won't create a hurdle, digital health companies could shine in this new era. [WORLD-FIRST TOOTH-REGROWING DRUG WILL BE GIVEN TO HUMANS IN SEPTEMBER]( --------------------------------------------------------------- An intravenous treatment that can regenerate teeth? That would be a game-changer! I shared the news about the successful animal trials many months ago and now it seems the Kyoto University Hospital will launch a clinical trial with human patients in September. Following this 11-month first stage, the researchers will then trial the drug on patients aged 2-7 who are missing at least four teeth due to congenital tooth deficiency, which is estimated to affect 1% of people. The team is recruiting for this Phase IIa trial now. [READ MORE]( WHY IT'S IMPORTANT? If the trial is successful, the therapy could be available to patients with any permanently missing teeth within six years. [MAYO CLINIC, ZIPLINE PARTNER TO DELIVER SUPPLIES TO PATIENTS' WITH DRONES]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Mayo Clinic teams up with Zipline for drone deliveries in its hospital-at-home program across Florida and Minnesota. This partnership could be a tipping point for drone use in healthcare. Despite frequent headlines, wider adoption of drone delivery has been sluggish. However, a collaboration between a top medical center and a leading drone company suggests this technology might finally take flight. "Through the partnership, patients will be able to receive medications and supplies from the hospital delivered directly to their homes using the San Francisco-based company's drone service." [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? If Federal Aviation Administration rules allow it, it could become a long-term service patients could benefit from. [AI HEALTH COACH LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE AND BOOSTS ENGAGEMENT IN PATIENTS WITH HYPERTENSION]( --------------------------------------------------------------- AI can transform blood pressure management by offering personalized, 24/7 support that's simply not feasible with current healthcare staffing. An AI-driven program using data from wearables, monitors, and questionnaires significantly reduced blood pressure in a 24-week study. Participants with stage 2 hypertension saw systolic pressure drop by an average of 9.6 mm Hg at 12 weeks and 14.2 mm Hg at 24 weeks, while diastolic pressure decreased by 5.7 mm Hg and 8.1 mm Hg, respectively. [READ MORE]( WHY DO I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT? Such evidence is key for safely and effectively integrating AI into routine patient care, promising improved blood pressure control and better health outcomes. 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