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Hologic to Acquire Biotheranostics, a Leader in Molecular Tests for Breast and Metastatic Cancers

Hologic announced today that it has agreed to acquire Biotheranostics, a privately held, commercial-stage company that provides molecular diagnostic tests for breast and metastatic cancers, for approximately $230 million, subject to working capital and other customary closing adjustments. “Acquiring Biotheranostics enables us to jump-start our entry into a large, fast-growing oncology adjacency that fits perfectly with our broader corporate focus and passion…

FPA Women’s Health Adopts NextGen Healthcare’s Patient Experience Platform to Ensure Continuity of Care During COVID-19

NextGen Healthcare, a provider of ambulatory-focused technology solutions, announced that its integrated NextGen Patient Experience Platform has been adopted by FPA Women’s Health, a mid-sized specialty medical group focused on women’s healthcare, to provide continuity of care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the practice’s inception in 1969, Family Planning Associates Medical Group, now FPA Women’s Health, has been providing the highest standard of medical care…

Volpara Health Announces Two New Studies to Evaluate the Impact of Their AI-Powered Software in Breast Cancer Risk Assessment

Earlier this week Volpara Health announced two new research studies using their AI-powered software to score breast density objectively and consistently to evaluate its impact in mammography and breast cancer risk assessment. Volpara Density software uses a combination of x-ray physics and machine learning to generate an accurate volumetric measure of breast composition and remains the density measurement tool of choice for…

Northwestern Medicine Opens Comprehensive Program for Vulvar and Vaginal Health

Northwestern Medicine is now offering a specialized clinic for women with complex vulvar and vaginal conditions. Led by Rajal Patel, MD, the Comprehensive Program for Vulvar and Vaginal Health is the latest clinic integrated into the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Health and Menopause. “As gynecologists we are trained to look at the inside but many women’s problems originate from the external, not internal, genitalia,”…

OvaryIt Launches Telehealth Platform to Help Women Choose the Right Contraception

Earlier this week OvaryIt announced the launch of its OvaryIt platform to provide telehealth solutions for women seeking focused specialty care related to hormonal and non-hormonal contraception. Using OvaryIt’s network of independent physicians and its proprietary platform (using the latest cryptographic safety and privacy features), women can safely and confidently engage through a telehealth interface.  From the moment you first log in,…

Rhia Ventures Invests in OCON Healthcare’s Ballerine, the First 3D Spherical Copper Intrauterine Contraceptive

Rhia Ventures has invested in Israel-based OCON Healthcare to assist the US launch of Ballerine, the first and only 3D spherical copper IUB (Intrauterine Ball). Ballerine’s unique shape reduces irritation to the endometrium with fewer malpositions and perforations, which are significant drawbacks associated with current T-shaped IUDs. The financing will also help expand Phase II clinical trials for OCON’s SEAD product, which offers point-of-care…

Period-Care B-Corp Callaly Announce FDA 510(k) Clearance of Their Tampliner

UK-based Period care company Callaly announced it received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Callaly Tampliner earlier this week. The Tampliner, which is designed and manufactured in the UK and launched in February 2020, was invented by Dr Alex Hooi, a senior British gynaecologist and Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and developed…

Advantia Health’s New Flagship Practice, Liv by Advantia Health, Is Set to Open in March 2021

Today, Advantia Health announced that construction is underway for its new flagship practice, Liv by Advantia Health in Washington, DC and released a video of its current storefront windows. The practice is slated to open its doors in March 2021. Liv plans to offer a new model of healthcare for women, with integrated care including gynecology, obstetrics, primary care, mental wellness, and more, in a U Street location. …