Informatics for Consumer Health

Bayer and Salus Optima Partner on AI-Enabled Healthy Aging Journey

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Health, Apps, Applications, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, General Health, Artificial Intelligence, Motivation, Information, Science, Ageing, Partnership, App Store (iOS/iPadOS), AI, Informatics for Consumer Health, Pharmaceutical industry, Hurdle, Bayer

Salus Optima, a leading provider in AI-enabled digital health and wellness solutions, and the Consumer Health division of Bayer have launched a strategic partnership to empower people on their healthy aging journey.

Key Points: 
  • Salus Optima, a leading provider in AI-enabled digital health and wellness solutions, and the Consumer Health division of Bayer have launched a strategic partnership to empower people on their healthy aging journey.
  • With personalized, data-driven recommendations delivered through mobile applications, the partners provide consumers with tips, recommendations, and motivation to help achieve their individual lifestyle goals and empower them on their aging journey.
  • Hurdle’s saliva-based biological age test will provide insights that will encourage consumers to utilize Salus Optima’s digital application to define individual lifestyle goals as part of their healthy aging journey.
  • With the launch of its precision health business unit earlier this year and these two partnerships, Bayer is building a holistic ecosystem to help address consumer needs on their healthy aging journey.

Bayer and Hurdle launch precision health strategic partnership

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Science, Seniors, Biotechnology, Research, Pharmaceutical, Health, Health Insurance, Consumer, Genetics, Head, Ageing, Partnership, Informatics for Consumer Health, Environment, Pharmaceutical industry, Hurdle, Bayer

Hurdle, a pioneer in diagnostic testing, and the Consumer Health division of Bayer have launched a strategic partnership to advance consumer innovations in the emerging area of healthy aging.

Key Points: 
  • Hurdle, a pioneer in diagnostic testing, and the Consumer Health division of Bayer have launched a strategic partnership to advance consumer innovations in the emerging area of healthy aging.
  • Through this alliance, Bayer will sell Hurdle’s saliva-based Chronomics Biological Age Test through direct-to-consumer e-commerce, with the shared goal of advancing precision health and the science behind measuring biological age through epigenetic biomarkers.
  • Together, we're championing precision health, prioritizing both speed and individualized solutions with the goal of advancing the science behind measuring biological age.”
    Hurdle's AI-powered epigenetics and multi-omics biomarker discovery engine stands at the forefront of this partnership, echoing Bayer's strategic direction towards precision health and the deployment of digital tools that allow for smarter health choices.
  • Earlier this year, Bayer launched a new business unit focused on developing new precision consumer health products.

Executives From Leading Retail and Healthcare Companies Join GS1 US Board of Governors

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Dot Foods, EBay, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Research, Johnson & Johnson, Engineering, Organization, PepsiCo, Data science, Consumer, Topco, Marketing, PMO, GS1 US, Procter & Gamble, Innovative Medicines Canada, GS1, Medtech, The Coca-Cola Company, Science, Panzer corps, Food industry, Wegmans, Growth, Health, Informatics for Consumer Health, Golden State Foods, J&J, Management, Fine chemical, Amazon, Kroger, Boston, Walmart, Target

EWING, N.J. , Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The GS1 US Board of Governors has elected four industry leaders to join the GS1 US Board: Pavan Heda, Ph.D., vice president, global trade controls and enterprise supply chain PMO, Johnson & Johnson (J&J); Todd James, chief data and technology officer, 84.51°, Kroger; Kraig Narr, senior vice president, global supply chain and logistics, Target; and Mike Stigers, president, Wakefern Food Corp.

Key Points: 
  • These executives join an accomplished group of leaders who help guide the GS1 US strategy to drive the adoption and use of GS1 Standards as a common foundation for retail commerce, consumer experiences and supply chain management.
  • The cross-industry GS1 US Board of Governors represents companies in apparel, general merchandise, retail grocery, foodservice, healthcare and 20 other industries.
  • Leading Kroger's data and advanced analytics agenda, Todd James has broad responsibility across both Kroger and its subsidiary, 84.51°.
  • Mike Stigers joined Wakefern Food Corp., the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States, in 2023, as its President.

TELUS Health launches next-generation medical alert system to support aging in place across Canada

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Falls, Ageing, Informatics for Consumer Health, British Columbia Children's Hospital, TELUS, Injury, Caregiver, Telus Health, National Institute on Aging, Residential care, Health insurance

“We want to empower older adults to navigate life’s changes with greater ease by leveraging thoughtful advancements in technology, resources and expertise,” said Dr. Keir Peterson, Chief Medical Officer, TELUS Health.

Key Points: 
  • “We want to empower older adults to navigate life’s changes with greater ease by leveraging thoughtful advancements in technology, resources and expertise,” said Dr. Keir Peterson, Chief Medical Officer, TELUS Health.
  • The longest battery life of any mobile medical alert device in Canada for continuous protection.
  • To ensure flexibility and easier access to the new TELUS Health Medical Alert Pendant for older adults, multiple pricing options are offered starting at $60 per month.
  • For more information, or to purchase the TELUS Health Medical Alert Pendant, customers can call: 1-833-323-3383 or visit: telushealth.com/MedicalAlertPendant .

Belgium's Embedded Finance Industry Poised for Robust Growth, Forecasted to Reach $3.9 Billion by 2029

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Monday, July 17, 2023
Telecommunications, Informatics for Consumer Health, Segment, Logistics, Real estate, Marketing, Retail, Insurance

The report provides comprehensive insights and data on the embedded finance industry in Belgium, highlighting its market size, key sectors, end-use industries, business models, distribution models, and more.

Key Points: 
  • The report provides comprehensive insights and data on the embedded finance industry in Belgium, highlighting its market size, key sectors, end-use industries, business models, distribution models, and more.
  • According to the report, the embedded finance industry in Belgium is set to experience a staggering 44.9% annual growth rate, reaching an estimated value of $1,154.1 million in 2023.
  • The "Belgium Embedded Finance Business and Investment Opportunities Databook" offers an in-depth analysis of more than 50 segments within the embedded finance industry.
  • Furthermore, the report delves into various business models, distribution models, and specific segments such as embedded insurance, embedded lending, embedded payment, embedded wealth management, and asset-based finance.

Bayer Launches Unit to Develop New Precision Health Consumer Products

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Other Consumer, General Health, Health, Consumer, Therapy, Education, Informatics for Consumer Health, Cardiovascular disease, Immunity, Physical examination, Information, Digital health, HUMA, Ada Health, Pain management, Diagnosis, Digital, R, Pharmaceutical industry, Bayer

The Consumer Health Division of Bayer has launched a business unit focused on developing new Precision Health products across its range of everyday health categories.

Key Points: 
  • The Consumer Health Division of Bayer has launched a business unit focused on developing new Precision Health products across its range of everyday health categories.
  • The new Bayer Precision Health group will be responsible for closing this gap by identifying digital and digital-supported consumer healthcare opportunities.
  • “Digital health products are a perfect addition to the treatments we have offered for decades,” said Aquil Harjivan, R&D Head – Digital Health for the Consumer Health division of Bayer.
  • “We believe the best of precision health will be driven by partnerships so we look forward to working with the most innovative, evidence-driven companies committed to transforming everyday health.”

Bayer Announces New Strategic Collaboration with New Jersey’s Leading Polytechnic Universities to Cultivate Data Science Talent in Region

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Monday, April 24, 2023
Education, Pharmaceutical, Health, University, Partnership, Interview, Data science, Stevens Institute of Technology, Informatics for Consumer Health, Ageing, Intelligence, Research, Government, Forecasting, NJIT, Computing, Bayer, Student, Machine learning, Corporation, U.S. Army Community Relations, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Pharmaceutical industry, Hunger

Bayer is partnering with these universities to create unique learning opportunities for students in the field of data science as a way to educate, engage and inspire the next generation of data science talent in NJ.

Key Points: 
  • Bayer is partnering with these universities to create unique learning opportunities for students in the field of data science as a way to educate, engage and inspire the next generation of data science talent in NJ.
  • From treating common ailments to supporting everyday nutrition, Bayer is constantly innovating to find new ways to help people live healthier lives.
  • As we continue our digital transformation at Bayer, we expect to engage data science talent to build solutions that leverage our unique data assets.
  • We're very pleased to begin this enhanced relationship with Bayer Consumer Health and our collaborators at NJIT."

Prenetics Acquires ACT Genomics; First M&A Deal since IPO, Set to Expand Footprint in Cancer Genomics

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Friday, December 16, 2022
ACT, Acquisition, Immunotherapy, Oncology, Genetic testing, Colorectal cancer, Liquid biopsy, Park, D, DNA sequencing, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, Informatics for Consumer Health, Government, Genomics, PRE, Medicine, Cancer, CAP, Laboratory, HKSTP, Algorithm, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Health, Pan-Asia, COVID-19 testing, Growth, NGS, COVID-19, Patient, Science park, Drug resistance, Pharmaceutical industry, Medical imaging

That is the first M&A deal Prenetics is to make since its listing, which will expand its footprint in the cancer genomics space, bringing it closer to realizing the vision of building an end-to-end health ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • That is the first M&A deal Prenetics is to make since its listing, which will expand its footprint in the cancer genomics space, bringing it closer to realizing the vision of building an end-to-end health ecosystem.
  • With the acquisition well underway, effective from January 1, 2023, Professor Tony Mok, Chairman of ACT, will join Prenetics Scientific Advisory Board.
  • Professor Tony Mok, Chairman of ACT Genomics, said, "We are very pleased to join forces with Prenetics.
  • ACT Genomics is an innovation-driven cancer solution provider with offices in Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Bangkok and UK.

LatentView Analytics Welcomes Global Senior-Level Executive and Board Member Egbert van Acht to Advisory Council

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LatentView, a global digital analytics consulting and solutions firm, today announced the addition of Egbert van Acht to its advisory council. Van Acht has more than 30 years of business experience in branded consumer goods at Procter & Gamble, consumer health at Royal Philips and digital health at The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic.

Key Points: 
  • Former Philips CEO for Global Personal Health joins the council with over 30 years of business experience in Consumer Goods, Consumer Health & Wellness and Digital Health
    PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LatentView , a global digital analytics consulting and solutions firm, today announced the addition of Egbert van Acht to its advisory council.
  • Council members work directly with LatentView executives to forecast trends, address challenges and bridge relationships between the organization and its primary stakeholders.
  • "Analytics capabilities are important, but LatentView sets itself apart by helping organizations connect the dots between data and business outcomes," said Rajan Sethuraman, LatentView CEO.
  • LatentView Analytics is a global digital analytics consulting and solutions firm that enables companies to excel in the digital world by harnessing the power of data and analytics.

Johnson & Johnson Announces Kenvue as the Name for Planned New Consumer Health Company

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
General Health, Home Goods, Health, Retail, Pharmaceutical, Risk, Informatics for Consumer Health, Health, Government, Time, JNJ, Love, NYSE, Trust, Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, Environment, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Clinical trial, Johnson & Johnson, CEO, Annual report, Science, Behavior, Heart, Research, Security (finance), Multimedia, Essential health benefits, Patent, Color, Pharmaceutical industry, Retail, Self-care

Johnson & Johnson (the Company) (NYSE: JNJ) today took another step forward in establishing two independent, market-leading companies with the announcement of Kenvue as the name for the planned New Consumer Health Company.

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  • Johnson & Johnson (the Company) (NYSE: JNJ) today took another step forward in establishing two independent, market-leading companies with the announcement of Kenvue as the name for the planned New Consumer Health Company.
  • With rich knowledge of human needs and deep consumer insights, Kenvue will deliver meaningful, personal health solutions.
  • Unveiling the Kenvue brand is a defining moment for our stakeholders and an important part of the planned separation, said Thibaut Mongon, CEO Designate, Kenvue, the planned New Consumer Health Company.
  • Joaquin Duato, Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson adds, Todays announcement is another milestone for the Consumer Health business.