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US regulators have approved the first at-home vaginal self-collection device for cervical cancer screening, offering women an alternative to in-clinic exams. The Teal Wand, developed by women's health company Teal Health, allows individuals to collect samples at home without a speculum and send them to a certified laboratory for testing using the same methods as in-clinic [...]

The most effective way to harness the power of AI when screening for breast cancer may be through collaboration with human radiologists — not by wholesale replacing them, says new research. The study finds that a “delegation” strategy, where AI helps triage low-risk mammograms and flags higher-risk cases for closer inspection by human radiologists, could [...]

Three innovative research projects have been shortlisted for a Femtech World Award. The awards, delivered in partnership with headline sponsor Planned Parenthood, celebrates the brightest lights in women's health innovation. The event celebrates some of the best examples of leadership, innovation and impact in key areas that affect women's health and wellbeing. # The Research [...]

Three innovative companies have been shortlisted for a Femtech World Award. The Brain and Mental Health Innovation award honours a breakthrough innovation that has made a profound impact on the understanding, treatment, or management of brain and mental health conditions. This award recognises an innovation that has advanced the field by improving patient outcomes, increasing [...]

By Chaitra Vedullapalli, Co-Founder, Women in Cloud As Microsoft marks its 50th anniversary—celebrating five decades of innovation, leadership, and global impact—it’s a powerful moment to honor the people who helped shape the digital economy. Behind Microsoft’s trillion-dollar market shift are not only visionary founders and technologists, but also women whose contributions boldly transformed the world. [...]

Scientists have developed a lactation pad equipped with sensing technology that allows parents of newborns to monitor breast milk in real time. The work shows that the device is capable of ensuring that breast milk contains safe levels of the painkiller acetaminophen, which is often prescribed after childbirth and can be transferred to breastfeeding infants. [...]

An international group of ovarian cancer research charities has launched a new AI-focused grant aimed at accelerating progress in one of the most underfunded and least survivable cancers affecting women worldwide. The Global Ovarian Cancer Research Consortium — a collaboration between organisations in the US, UK, Canada and Australia — has announced a US$1m AI [...]

Paxman’s recent public offer to acquire its competitor Dignitana has been accepted, signifying a historical milestone for the two companies and heralding the start of a brand-new chapter of working together to advance side effect management for cancer patients around the world. Paxman and Dignitana will now combine, creating a stronger, unified company - Paxman AB [...]

A new study suggests that AI could help detect interval breast cancer — those that develop between routine screenings — before they become more advanced and harder to treat. This could potentially lead to better screening practices, earlier treatment and improved patient outcomes. The study, led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer [...]

#WICxInspire2025 is the premier summit where founders, investors, and enterprise leaders converge to redefine go-to-market strategy and lead in the era of AI. Focused on AI innovation, cross-sector partnerships, and community-powered acceleration, this immersive summit brings together the boldest minds shaping the next era of business. Through high-impact keynotes, interactive panels, curated networking, and real-time showcases, #WICxInspire2025 will [...]