Background: The rise of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT is rapidly transforming how people access information online. In the health context, generative AI is seen as a potentially disruptive information source due to its low entry barriers, conversational style, and ability to tailor content to users’ needs. However, little is known about whether and […]
Consumers Reluctant to Shop at Stores That Don’t Take Security Seriously
The retail sector must adapt as consumers become more cybersecurity-conscious. Increased attack transparency is a good place to start.
Ethical Knowledge, Challenges, and Institutional Strategies Among Medical AI Developers and Researchers: Focus Group Study
Background: As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in clinical decision-making and preventive care, it is urgent to address ethical concerns such as bias, privacy, and transparency to protect clinician and patient populations. Although prior research has examined the perspectives of medical AI stakeholders, including clinicians, patients, and health system leaders, far less is known […]
Oral Rogaine maker Veradermics looks to raise $181M from IPO
Veradermics, a biotech in late-stage testing with an oral version of Rogaine, is looking to raise $181.8 million in net proceeds from its proposed IPO. The Connecticut biotech will garner that amount if it sells …
FDA asks court to pause Louisiana’s abortion pill fight
The Trump administration is asking a federal court to halt a case over the abortion pill mifepristone while the FDA undertakes a review of the drug’s safety protocols. An ongoing mifepristone review could result in …
Halozyme diversifies in drug delivery with Surf Bio buy
Halozyme has expanded its portfolio of drug delivery technologies for a second time in a few months with the acquisition of Surf Bio for up to $400m.
Lonza still intends to sell its capsules and health ingredients business
More than a year after Lonza announced it will sell its capsules and health business, the Swiss CDMO said it has yet to finalize the deal with a buyer. A spokesperson said it has multiple …
The Development and Use of AI Chatbots for Health Behavior Change: Scoping Review
Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are technologies that facilitate human-computer interaction through communication in a natural language format. By increasing cost-effectiveness, interaction, autonomy, personalization, and support, mobile health interventions can benefit health behavior change and make it more natural and intuitive. Objective: This study aimed to provide an up-to-date and practical overview of how text-based […]
Eikon prices its IPO, seeking to raise $318m
Roger Perlmutter’s new cancer biotech Eikon has priced its IPO, looking to raise up to $318m and achieve a $900m-plus valuation.
Teva CEO says it has successfully transitioned into a biopharma company
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China-Backed ‘PeckBirdy’ Takes Flight for Cross-Platform Attacks
In two separate campaigns, attackers used the JScript C2 framework to target Chinese gambling websites and Asian government entities with new backdoors.
FDA suspends two Regenxbio gene therapy trials after patient developed brain tumor
The FDA has placed studies of two gene therapies from Regenxbio on hold after a five-year-old patient in one of the trials was found to have a brain tumor. The drug regulator’s decision is a …