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Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) and Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) announced a collaboration on July 8, 2021, to develop comprehensive digital health solutions. This alliance combines Philips HealthSuite, a cloud-based platform, with Cognizant's digital engineering expertise to enhance patient care and accelerate clinical trials. The partnership aims to improve healthcare delivery through advanced data analytics and connectivity, facilitating remote patient monitoring and enhancing clinical trial efficiency. The initiative supports life sciences companies in making data-driven decisions faster.

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) announced a strategic partnership with NICO.LAB to enhance stroke care. The collaboration integrates advanced solutions, including the Philips Image Guided Therapy System – Azurion – and NICO.LAB's AI-driven StrokeViewer, optimizing decision-making and reducing time to treatment. Stroke remains a leading cause of disability globally, and this partnership aims to expedite patient care through improved information sharing and innovative technologies. The WE-TRUST study has also begun to evaluate the impact of a Direct to Angio Suite workflow on stroke patient treatment.

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) has initiated the WE-TRUST trial, a pivotal multicenter study enrolling 564 patients at 15 sites to assess the Direct to Angio Suite workflow for stroke treatment. This trial aims to compare outcomes for patients diagnosed and treated in the angio suite against conventional methods. The study will leverage advanced brain scanning technology to optimize treatment efficiency, potentially shortening the treatment window for stroke patients. The ongoing trial is expected to conclude by 2023 and is critical for enhancing stroke care pathways.

Connect America LLC has acquired the Aging and Caregiving (ACG) business from Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG). While the deal's terms remain undisclosed, Philips retains an equity stake. This acquisition merges two leading healthcare providers, combining over 1,500 employees, 3,000 provider partners, and almost 900,000 subscribers, positively impacting an estimated 10 million lives. The integration is expected to enhance patient health management, reduce hospital admissions, and improve care quality.

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) has launched its FDA 510k-cleared real-time 3D intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) catheter, VeriSight Pro, which aims to enhance the standard of care in structural heart disease and electrophysiology procedures. This innovative catheter minimizes the need for general anesthesia, streamlining workflows and expanding treatment options. Used alongside the Philips Premium Cardiology Ultrasound System (EPIQ CVx), it provides superior imaging capabilities, optimizing procedure efficiency while reducing risks associated with traditional imaging methods.

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) announced the adoption of its cloud-based enterprise imaging solutions by Children's Hospital & Medical Center, enhancing patient care and clinical outcomes. This collaboration focuses on improved diagnostics through advanced visualization, efficient workflows, and decision support analytics. The scalable, vendor-agnostic platform will improve interoperability, aiding clinicians with comprehensive patient data. Additionally, Children's is set to implement Philips PerformanceBridge for workflow optimization.

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) has developed a revolutionary cardiac MRI technique that reduces scan time from about one hour to less than one minute. This advancement, validated through clinical trials with over 100 patients, is designed to enhance patient comfort, increase access to care, and reduce healthcare costs. The new method, termed Enhanced SENSE by Static Outer-volume Subtraction (ESSOS), can be implemented on existing MRI scanners. Results indicate that the new protocol achieves equivalent diagnostic accuracy while minimizing patient discomfort during examinations.

Philips has initiated the DEFINE GPS study, a global trial involving 3,200 participants across 100 sites, aimed at evaluating patient outcomes in PCI procedures directed by instantaneous wave-free ratio (iFR) data. The study compares iFR-guided interventions versus standard angiogram methods. Notably, the guidelines support physiological measurement use, like iFR, during PCI. This trial follows the DEFINE PCI study, aiming to improve treatment outcomes and cost-effectiveness, highlighting Philips' commitment to advancing healthcare technology.

On June 14, 2021, Philips announced a voluntary recall of specific Bi-Level PAP, CPAP, and mechanical ventilator devices due to potential health risks associated with the polyester-based polyurethane foam used in these products. The recall affects first-generation DreamStation devices, where foam degradation may lead to harmful particles entering the air pathway. Philips has initiated corrective actions including repair and replacement programs, while projecting an additional EUR 250 million in costs. Despite this, the company expects its overall growth guidance for 2021 to remain unchanged.