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India brings early Diabetic Retinopathy detection to the last mile with Artificial Intelligence

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CDSCO, India’s national regulatory authority, approves the country’s first Ophthalmic AI software – Remidio Medios DR AI that automatically detects referable Diabetic Retinopathy in retinal images.

BENGALURU, India, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Diabetic retinopathy (DR) affects one in three individuals with diabetes globally, and if left unchecked can cause irreversible blindness. With the global patient with diabetes (PWDs) population set to reach 642 million by 2040, the increasing burden of DR is likely to strain healthcare systems worldwide.

India needs to screen nearly 125 million PWDs annually for DR. With only one ophthalmologist per 100,000 patients, decentralizing screenings from ophthalmic centers to primary care physicians managing diabetes is essential.

United Kingdom has shown that DR can be prevented, even eliminated, through retinal cameras and teleophthalmology in primary care. India is advancing this by adopting cutting-edge AI that does not require internet for inferencing, along with portable and affordable retinal cameras for DR screening in primary care.

Remidio, a Bangalore headquartered company, with offices in India, US and Singapore, received CDSCO approval for its Medios DR AI, used with its portable retinal cameras. This approval comes after the same solution received CE marking under EU-MDR guidelines and HSA approval in Singapore in 2022.

Remidio Medios DR AI, launched in 2018, is an offline AI that detects referable DR without requiring internet access. It is currently being used in some of India’s most remote areas, from the hilltops of Himachal Pradesh to rural West Bengal, bringing essential eye care to communities that previously had limited access.

On the occasion, Sundeep Agarwal, Remidio’s Senior VP of Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance, said, “With AI and software now under a risk-based framework in Indian MDR, this is a key milestone in the country’s regulatory landscape. While the approval process was challenging, Remidio’s focus on assessing public health risks through collaborative research, in addition to compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, cybersecurity, and ISMS standards, positioned our technology as future-ready to the regulators.”

More than nine independent prospective clinical trials were completed on Remidio’s AI algorithms between 2017 and 2024, in partnership with Aravind Eye Care System, Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialties Clinic, LV Prasad Eye Institute, DIACON, Retina Institute of Karnataka, Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital, Narayana Nethralaya, and the Government of Kerala, to name a few of the eye care and primary care partners across India.

These trials were published in renowned peer-reviewed, high-impact journals such as JAMA Ophthalmology, Nature Eye, and the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, among others. International publications validating the solution’s performance in Poland, Armenia, the Yucatan Peninsula, Africa, and the UK soon followed.

Sankara Nethralaya’s Senior Vitreo-Retinal Consultant Dr. Rajiv Raman, states, “A science-first, public health approach has helped Remidio not only assess the performance of its AI in real world settings, but also for the AI research ecosystem to learn from clinical outcomes associated with primary care-led DR screening programs, care-gap closure pathways, and the cost-benefit analysis of bringing screening closer to the patient.” 

Cost-benefit is particularly crucial for India, where diabetes-related blindness is estimated to cost the country INR 400 billion annually, as per the ORNATE 2023 report.

Dr. Rengaraj Venkatesh, Chief Medical Officer at Aravind Eye Hospital, adds, “Remidio’s solutions are enabling over 50 healthcare workers to screen patients for diabetic retinopathy at Aravind’s primary eye care or vision centres. These technologies not only enhance community health but also create job opportunities, as they are user-friendly and easy to learn, contributing to significant economic benefits for the nation.”

Remidio Medios AI’s offline nature also eliminates the need for expensive GPU-based cloud servers, significantly reducing the digital infrastructure costs associated with providing equitable healthcare.

Dr. Divya Rao, Chief Medical Officer at Remidio and a Clinical Ophthalmologist sums up Remidio’s vision on the pivotal approval: “The CDSCO’s approval helps us bring care closer to patients, but we are particularly excited to see India become a global leader in leveraging AI to eliminate preventable blindness caused by DR.”

About Remidio Innovative Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Remidio is an innovative ISO 13485-certified med-tech firm with offices in India, the US, and Singapore. Remidio seeks to prevent blindness by creating accessible technologies that are smart and simple to use. Remidio’s portfolio of medical devices and AI solutions have helped screen and impact more than 15 million patients in 40+ countries globally. For further information, please visit www.remidio.com

 

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ChipMOS EXPECTS 6.3% FULL YEAR 2024 REVENUE GROWTH, WITH A 5.4% YoY DECEMBER 2024 REVENUE DECLINE AND A 5.7% YoY 4Q24 REVENUE DECLINE

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HSINCHU, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. (“ChipMOS” or the “Company”) (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and Nasdaq: IMOS), an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services (“OSAT”), today reported its unaudited consolidated revenue for the month of December 2024 and for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024. All U.S. dollar figures cited in this press release are based on the exchange rate of NT$32.79 to US$1.00 as of December 31, 2024. This would represent full year 2024 revenue growth of approximately 6.3% compared to the full year 2023.

Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024 was NT$5,399.6 million or US$164.7 million, representing a decrease of 5.7% from the fourth quarter of 2023, and a decrease of 11.0% from the third quarter of 2024. The Company noted that while the quarterly decline reflects macro industry pricing and demand headwinds, the strong full year 2024 revenue growth reflects continued leadership in its core markets.

Revenue for the month of December 2024 was NT$1,780.1 million or US$54.3 million, representing a decrease of 3.0% from November 2024, and a decrease of 5.4% from December 2023.

Consolidated Monthly Revenues (Unaudited)

December 2024

November 2024

December 2023

MoM Change

YoY Change

Revenues

   (NT$ million)

1,780.1

1,834.6

1,881.5

-3.0 %

-5.4 %

Revenues

   (US$ million)

54.3

55.9

57.4

-3.0 %

-5.4 %

 

Consolidated Quarterly Revenues (Unaudited)

Fourth Quarter

2024

Third Quarter

2024

Fourth Quarter

2023

QoQ Change

YoY Change

Revenues

   (NT$ million)

5,399.6

6,068.0

5,725.4

-11.0 %

-5.7 %

Revenues

   (US$ million)

164.7

185.1

174.6

-11.0 %

-5.7 %

About ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.:

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. (“ChipMOS” or the “Company”) (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and Nasdaq: IMOS) (www.chipmos.com) is an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services. With advanced facilities in Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu Industrial Park and Southern Taiwan Science Park in Taiwan, ChipMOS is known for its track record of excellence and history of innovation. The Company provides end-to-end assembly and test services to leading fabless semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers and independent semiconductor foundries serving virtually all end markets worldwide. 

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as ‘believes,’ ‘expects,’ ‘anticipates,’ ‘projects,’ ‘intends,’ ‘should,’ ‘seeks,’ ‘estimates,’ ‘future’ or similar expressions or by discussion of, among other things, strategies, goals, plans or intentions. These statements may include financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements regarding plans, objectives and expectations with respect to future operations, products and services, and statements regarding future performance. Actual results may differ materially in the future from those reflected in forward-looking statements contained in this document, due to various factors. Further information regarding these risks, uncertainties and other factors are included in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and in the Company’s other filings with the SEC.

Contacts:

In Taiwan

Jesse Huang

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.

+886-6-5052388 ext. 7715

IR@chipmos.com

In the U.S.

David Pasquale

Global IR Partners

+1-914-337-8801

dpasquale@globalirpartners.com 

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NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed.

The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

McDonald’s New McValue Platform Is Finally Here
Fans can mix and match with the new Buy One, Add One for $1 offer and fuel up for less with the popular $5 Meal Deal. The brand marks the moment by partnering with John Cena and gifting fans millions of dollars in entertainment, lifestyle promos.ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 122,000 Jobs in December; Annual Pay was Up 4.6%
“The labor market downshifted to a more modest pace of growth in the final month of 2024, with a slowdown in both hiring and pay gains,” said Nela Richardson, chief economist, ADP. “Health care stood out in the second half of the year, creating more jobs than any other sector.”Big Lots Closes Sale to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners
Bruce Thorn, Big Lots’ President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are pleased to close this strategic transaction, which provides a framework to preserve thousands of jobs, maximize value, and maintain the Big Lots brand.”Globally Renowned Investor and Entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary Joining The People’s Bid for TikTok
The bid aims to purchase TikTok’s U.S. assets and rebuild the platform in a way that prioritizes the privacy of its 170 million American users.NASA to Explore Two Landing Options for Returning Samples from Mars
“Pursuing two potential paths forward will ensure that NASA is able bring these samples back from Mars with significant cost and schedule saving compared to the previous plan,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. “These samples have the potential to change the way we understand Mars, our universe, and – ultimately – ourselves.”Tripadvisor Reveals 2025’s Must-Visit Destinations: Top Picks From Travelers Around the World This year Tripadvisor introduces two new subcategories; Solo Travel Destinations and a special sub-category in celebration of Tripadvisor’s 25th anniversary honoring the Top Destinations of the Last 25 Years based on all time reviews.Ulta Beauty Teams Up with Instacart to Deliver Beauty in a Flash Nationwide
Beauty meets convenience with the largest specialty U.S. beauty retailer now available on Instacart for delivery in as fast as an hour from more than 1,400 stores.Nation’s Top 300 Teen Scientists Selected for Achievements in STEM Innovation and Leadership in Nation’s Oldest and Most Prestigious High School Competition
The 300 scholars will be awarded $2,000 each and their schools will be awarded $2,000 for each enrolled scholar. Scholars were chosen based on their outstanding research, leadership skills, community involvement, commitment to academics, creativity in asking scientific questions and exceptional promise as STEM leaders.$5 Bowls with Five Choices: KFC® Debuts Hot New Lineup of Flavorful Bowls, Including Anticipated Return of Nashville Hot Sauce
Indulge your cravings with a hearty, warm, comforting bowl this winter for just $5 each, making your post-holiday wallet happy. Paramount and Comcast Announce Multi-Year Distribution Agreements
The multi-year deals feature ongoing carriage of Paramount’s networks, including CBS, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network and more. Comcast subscribers will also retain access to Paramount’s popular streaming services across Paramount+, Pluto TV and BET+.Michael J. Fox Honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Biden presented Fox with the medal, which honors individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors.Hyundai Vehicles Available to “Add to Cart” on Amazon Autos
Car buyers around the U.S. can browse, order and finance any new Hyundai vehicle through a participating Hyundai dealer directly on Amazon Autos, and schedule a pickup from the dealer.The Latest Innovation from CHIPS AHOY! Is…Not A Cookie?! Introducing New CHIPS AHOY! Baked Bites – Bite-Sized Blondies to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Baked into a square shape with a soft and chewy texture inspired by a brownie, CHIPS AHOY! Baked Bites, Blondie variety, are made with delicious, real chocolate chips and no high fructose corn syrup, offering an entirely reimagined CHIPS AHOY! experience. Buffalo thunders back as Zillow’s hottest market for 2025
“Shoppers nationwide should see more options for sale than in recent years, along with slow and steady price growth. That’s the good news. But both buyers and sellers should expect unpredictable mortgage rates,” said Skylar Olsen, Zillow chief economist.Girl Scouts’ 2025 Cookie Season Kicks Off Nationally, Helping Girls Across the Country Unbox Brighter Futures for Themselves
At the close of the 2025 cookie season, two beloved cookie flavors, Girl Scout S’mores® and Toast-Yay!®, will be retired.United Announces Accelerated Timeline for Starlink’s Industry-Leading Connectivity in the Sky
The airline now expects to begin testing Starlink next month with the first commercial flight anticipated to take off this spring on a United Embraer E-175 aircraft. Ultimately, United will add Starlink to its entire fleet.

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CES took over Las Vegas — and the wire — this week as companies from a range of industries shared news of their latest consumer technology innovations. From advances in mobility and AI to medtech, smart homes and much more, PR Newswire is here to help journalists and consumers keep track of the announcements tied to the consumer electronics tradeshow.

Here are just a few of the big CES press releases sent this week:

What Not to Miss at CES 2025XREAL Announces Groundbreaking Collaborations at CES 2025EcoFlow Debuts AI-Powered OASIS at CES 2025, Maximizing Energy Savings and Extreme Weather PrepSony Exhibits at CES® 2025Exclusive to CES 2025: Bird Buddy Goes Beyond Birds with New Wonder Nature Tech Product Announcement

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Inspira™ Preparing Production in Response to Spread of Respiratory Virus in China

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RA’ANANA, Israel, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Inspira Technologies OXY B.H.N. Ltd. (Nasdaq: IINN) (Nasdaq: IINNW) (“Inspira” or the “Company”), a leader in life-support technology innovation, announced today that it is preparing for a potential production ramp-up of its INSPIRA™ ART100 device. This strategic readiness comes in light of the recent outbreak of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in China, which has highlighted the growing need for advanced respiratory care technologies globally.

Inspira is already in discussions with leading providers in affected regions to evaluate demand for advance respiratory solutions and deployment of the INSPIRA™ ART100 device, ensuring rapid response capabilities in case of increased demand.

As global health authorities monitor the hMPV outbreak, Inspira™ believes that it is well-positioned to meet potential increased demand for advanced respiratory support systems. Inspira is working closely with suppliers to secure necessary raw materials and components to meet potential demand spikes. The Company is following the hMPV situation globally and working to adjust production plans as needed.

“While hMPV is not a new virus, and experts indicate the current outbreak is part of normal seasonal patterns, Inspira believes in being prepared,” said Dagi Ben-Noon, CEO of Inspira. “Our increased production capacity will help ensure healthcare providers have access to vital respiratory care equipment should the need arise.”

Inspira emphasizes that its preparedness measures are precautionary and align with the Company’s commitment to global health readiness. The Company will work closely with health authorities in affected regions and adjust its plans based on the evolving situation.

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Inspira Technologies is an innovative medical technology company in the life support and respiratory treatment arena. The Company has developed a breakthrough Augmented Respiration Technology (INSPIRA™ ART), a groundbreaking device poised to revolutionize the $19 billion mechanical ventilation market. With 20 million intensive care unit patients with acute respiratory failure each year, many of whom rely on mechanical ventilators, the INSPIRA ART offers a potential alternative by elevating and stabilizing decreasing oxygen saturation levels in minutes without a ventilator, with patients being awake during treatment. The INSPIRA ART is being equipped with a clip-on HYLA™ blood sensor, a real-time continuous blood monitoring technology, aiming to alert physicians of changes in a patient’s condition without the need for intermittent actual blood samples, aiming to support physicians in making informed decisions.

In June and July 2024, respectively, the Company’s INSPIRA™ ART100 system has obtained FDA 510(k) clearance for use in CBP procedures, along with the Israeli AMAR certification for both Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Cardiopulmonary Bypass procedures.

The Company’s other products and technologies, including the INSPIRA ART also known as the INSPIRA™ ART500 or Gen 2, the INSPIRA™ Cardi-ART portable modular device, VORTX™ Oxygen Delivery System, and HYLA™ blood sensor, are currently being designed and developed, and have not yet been tested or used in humans nor approved by any regulatory entity.

For more information, please visit our corporate website at https://inspira-technologies.com

Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer This press release contains express or implied forward-looking statements pursuant to U.S. Federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations of the management of the Company only and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. For example, the Company is using forward-looking statements when it discusses the growing need for advanced respiratory care technologies and its ability to adjust its plans to rapidly respond in case of increased demand. These forward-looking statements and their implications are based solely on the current expectations of the Company’s management and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Except as otherwise required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. More detailed information about the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company is contained under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

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