News Digest 18.09.2023-20.2023
Regulators
A new artificial intelligence service for making a final diagnosis has launched in Moscow clinics
In 24 Moscow clinics, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies help therapists and general practitioners make a confirmed diagnosis. The new module of the medical decision support system (MDSS) analyzes the patient’s electronic medical record data for the last two years and offers a final diagnosis option. The model was developed as part of large-scale cooperation and combining the expertise of experienced engineers from the Government of Moscow and Sberbank and highly qualified doctors.
By the end of September, it is planned to introduce the new module in all adult clinics in the city.
Source: https://www.mos.ru/news/item/129261073/
Market news
Japan increased exports of medical products to Russia
Japan increased exports of medical devices to Russia by 577.7% in August 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, according to the country's Ministry of Finance.
Source: https://t.me/vademecum_live/11447
Other
Neuralink Elon Musk announced the first set of people to test neurochips
Elon Musk's neurotechnological company Neuralink, specializing in the development of brain implants for neural interfaces, announced the first set of test subjects for implantation of an implant into the brain to control prostheses. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved clinical trials in humans in May 2023.
Volunteers are sought for people with quadriplegia due to cervical spinal cord injury or patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.


