Lunit implements AI CXR solution for military units in South Korea, Philippines
Lunit, a provider of AI diagnostic supportort solutions continues to provide its AI-powered chest x-ray solution to military health facilities in the Asia Pacific region.
Recently, the Lunit INSIGHT CXR was deployed at the Victoriano Luna Medical Center in Manila, Philippines. The hospital provides medical care to both military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Lunit’s AI solution is integrated into the hospital’s mobile X-ray equipment to detect lung cancer, tuberculosis and pneumonia, in addition to common chest abnormalities.
Lunit has also supplied the same solution to the destroyer ROKS Yangmanchun of the Korean Somali Sea Escort Task Group, currently operating in the Gulf of Aden. This is part of the business extensive commitment of its AI solution for South Korean military facilities and troops abroad, which was first announced in May.
Meanwhile, a military hospital in Uzbekistan will also implement the Lunit INSIGHT CXR by the end of the year.
“The military is a unique environment where health is crucial and the risk of infection is high, but access to professional healthcare is often limited. Our goal with our AI-powered breast screening solutions is to address this challenge on a global scale as part of our journey to conquer cancer through AI,” said Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit.
Mediwave brings smart emergency response solutions to Malaysia
Singapore-based Mediwave has launched its range of smart emergency management solutions in Malaysia.
Based on a press release, it combines smart EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) and smart ambulance technologies, giving EMTs near real-time guidance during pre-hospital emergency treatment. It integrates with FHIR-enabled Internet of Medical Things devices, and features the Microsoft HoloLens and an AI-powered speech-to-text transcriber, which streamlines case note taking and helps automate the EMT’s electronic patient care reporting .
Docquity introduces a digitalized patient access program in Thailand
Southeast Asian healthcare professional network Docquity recently expanded its digitalized patient access (PAP) program) to Thailand.
The Docquity PAP facilitates the connection between hospitals, healthcare providers, patients and pharmaceutical partners on one platform. Allows physicians to teleconsult with patients through the cloud-based Docquity Clinic platform for follow-ups and health management; enroll them in broader pharmacy networks for access to affordable medications; and help partner pharmaceutical companies streamline their operations. IIt was first tested in 2021 in the Philippines, where it enabled more than 350 doctors from 150 hospitals to provide more accessible medications to more than 1,000 cancer patients.
According to a press release, five Docquity PAPs have been launched in Thailand, supporting more than 100 registered hospitals and 250 authorized healthcare providers.