Transformative approach to cardiac care could save nearly 1,000 lives annually in the UK, supporting the NHS focus on preventive care
OXFORD, England, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Caristo Diagnostics, a global leader in cardiovascular disease diagnostics and risk prediction, today announced the findings of a new peer-reviewed research study demonstrating that its novel CaRi-Heart® technology could be implemented across the UK’s National health Service (NHS) in a highly cost-effective way to transform cardiac care and reduce overall cardiac deaths by 12%. The study, entitled “Cost-effectiveness of a novel AI technology to quantify coronary inflammation and cardiovascular risk in patients undergoing routine Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography,” was published this month in the European Heart Journal: Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes.

The study was conducted by clinical investigators from the UK, USA and Australia, and shows that the CaRi-Heart care pathway is a highly cost-effective approach to prevent adverse outcomes from coronary artery disease (CAD), aligning with the UK Government’s vision for the future of the NHS.
Addressing a Major Health and Economic ChallengeCoronary artery disease remains the leading cause of death in the UK, placing a heavy burden on both healthcare services and the wider economy. CAD costs the NHS £7.4 billion annually, with an additional £15.8 billion in economic losses. Traditional methods for assessing cardiac risk rely on general demographic and clinical data, often underestimating true risk, particularly in patients with no overt signs of CAD, which represents a major unmet need in current preventive care.
The CaRi-Heart care pathway changes this by analysing routine coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) scans to reveal coronary inflammation, a key driver of heart attacks and stroke that is otherwise invisible on scans. Quantifying inflammation provides a far more powerful prediction of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) such as heart attacks and strokes. The study shows that integrating the CaRi-Heart care pathway into routine care could reduce cardiac deaths by 12%, myocardial infarctions by 11%, strokes by 4%, and heart failure events by 4%.  The results are based on analysis of a cohort of 5,000 simulated patients undergoing CCTA and modelled over a lifetime.
Cost-Effective Cardiac CareThe study confirms that integrating the CaRi-Heart care pathway into routine NHS care would not only be clinically effective but also cost-effective. The AI-driven model would reduce major cardiovascular events and deliver an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) of £1,371 to £3,244 per quality-adjusted life year (QALY). This is well below the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s threshold of £20,000 to £30,000, making CaRi-Heart technology a highly affordable and impactful option for improving cardiac care.
CaRi-Heart Care Pathway Aligns with NHS Approach to Prevention On 25 September 2024, UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting outlined the UK Government’s vision for NHS reform, committing to three key shifts: from analogue to digital; from hospital to community; and from sickness to prevention. CaRi-Heart technology’s ability to predict the risk of a fatal heart attack up to 10 years in advance aligns with the government’s focus on the use of new health technologies to drive efficiency and improve outcomes. By deploying this solution across the NHS, clinicians can identify cardiovascular risks earlier, reduce hospital admissions, and shift the focus from reactive treatment to proactive prevention—all key tenets of the new NHS strategy.
“The CaRi-Heart care pathway could transform cardiac care in the UK and around the world,” said Prof. Keith Channon, MD, a co-author of the study, Chief Medical Officer of Caristo and Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Oxford. “Our technology directly supports the government’s vision to modernise the NHS, reduce costs, and, most importantly, save lives by shifting from reactive to preventative healthcare.”
About Caristo DiagnosticsCaristo Diagnostics is a global leader in cardiac and vascular disease diagnostics and risk prediction. Founded in 2018 as a spin-out company from the University of Oxford, the world’s #1 research university, Caristo has developed a portfolio of imaging-based and AI-assisted platforms that can be applied to aid the prediction and diagnosis of heart attack, stroke, and diabetes. Caristo has been recognized by Newsweek as one of the best digital health companies, and highlighted by Nature as one of the most exciting science-based companies to have emerged from academic labs. Find Caristo online on its website, LinkedIn and X.
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HONOR Defines AI-First Ecosystem by collaborating with Qualcomm at Snapdragon Summit 2024
MAUI COUNTY, Hawaii, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Global technology brand HONOR today announced that its upcoming Magic7 Series will be powered by the revolutionary Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. At Snapdragon Summit 2024, HONOR revealed its plans to develop an AI-first ecosystem. On stage, HONOR showcased groundbreaking AI features coming to the Magic7 Series, including the industry’s first on-device AI Agent for an open ecosystem, and the first real-time NPU graphics rendering for mobile gaming. The company also gave a sneak peak of what its new flagship will look like.

“Openness and collaboration are in our DNA,” commented Dr. Ray Guo, CMO of HONOR Device Co., Ltd. “With this collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, we are defining the AI-first ecosystem and revolutionizing user experiences for the AI era. We are thrilled to introduce the industry’s first AI Agent for an open ecosystem, and bring on-device generative AI to gaming powered by NPU computing for the first time. Welcome to the era of Autopilot AI for mobile.”
“We are excited to work with HONOR to shape the future of AI and redefine how people interact with technology,” commented Chris Patrick, SVP and GM of Mobile Handsets, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Together, we’re poised to push the boundaries of AI and create truly transformative experiences.”
Autopilot AI for Mobile: Industry’s first AI Agent for an open ecosystem
The HONOR Magic7 Series will debut the industry’s first on-device AI Agent for an open ecosystem. From a simple text or voice prompt, the AI Agent can order takeout on the user’s behalf. With consent, it can learn from users’ habits to make intelligent decisions, for example it can understand if the user prefers their coffee with coconut milk, and order accordingly.
It can also find and cancel unwanted subscriptions across different apps with just a simple command, breaking boundaries between apps and services. The AI Agent can assist across a wide range of uses including travel planning, ticket booking, calendar scheduling, notification management, cross-app file transfer, and more. Set to launch on MagicOS 9.0 on the HONOR Magic7 Series, the AI Agent provides unparalleled convenience and ushers in the era of Autopilot AI.
AI-empowered Hardware: On-device generative AI in gaming powered by NPU computing for the first time
The upcoming Magic7 Series smartphone will bring on-device generative AI to gaming powered by NPU computing for the first time. The new series will introduce the industry’s first real-time AI graphics rendering for mobile gaming. Compared to other smartphones, HONOR’s solution reduces GPU load, leading to lower device temperatures and a better gaming experience with higher image quality.
Seamless AI: MagicRing empowering the Snapdragon ecosystem
Throughout the show, HONOR demonstrated how it is working together with Qualcomm Technologies to define the AI-first ecosystem, aimed to revolutionize user experiences in connectivity, interaction and performance. HONOR showed how its MagicRing technology is empowering the ecosystem across a range of products, apps, and services.
MagicRing makes the multi-device AI experience easier, with its secure and smooth flow of services and information across devices. For example, when using Windows on Snapdragon, Cocreator allows users to produce detailed artwork from simple drawings. Powered by MagicRing, users can seamlessly access Cocreator on their HONOR MagicPad 2, drawing AI masterpieces with their Magic Pencil. They can also use the HONOR Magic V3’s AI Eraser on the HONOR MagicBook Art 14 to experience the convenience of mobile AI across all their devices.
Empowered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite  and MagicOS 9.0, the HONOR Magic7 Series is set to usher in a new era of Autopilot AI with its intuitive AI Agent. The upcoming device will bring on-device generative AI to gaming powered by NPU computing for the first time. Stay tuned for more information at the HONOR Magic7 Series China launch event on 30th October 2024.
About HONOR 
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Kelvin Dickenson joins Star as Chief Product Officer, driving product leadership forward
ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — StarCompliance (Star), a leading provider of employee compliance technology solutions, announced today that industry veteran Kelvin Dickenson will join the company as Chief Product Officer. This strategic hire underscores Star’s commitment to continued innovation and transformation in the employee compliance space. Dickenson will spearhead the company’s product strategy and road map, delivering value for customers and advancing the next generation of the Star Platform.

“We are thrilled to welcome Kelvin Dickenson to Star, especially with his long history of sparking innovative growth throughout his career,” Star CEO Jennifer Sun said. “His arrival is particularly significant as we accelerate the evolution of our products. His extensive background in both software and data will enable us to deliver better reporting and analytics through the Star platform.”
Dickenson joins Star as a highly accomplished senior executive, recognized for his decisive leadership and focus on driving value through revenue growth, EBITDA expansion, business transformation, and product innovation. Most recently, Dickenson was SVP/General Manager at SAI360. Prior to that, he served as CEO of Opus, Managing Director of Global Compliance Solutions at Dun & Bradstreet, and Director of Commercial Risk Management at MBNA. His expertise spans financial services SaaS platforms, GRC, regulatory compliance, and counterparty risk.
About StarCompliance
StarCompliance is the world’s leading provider of employee compliance technology solutions. Trusted for over 25 years by millions of users in 114 countries, Star’s next-generation platform and user-friendly interface delivers the data, technology, and actionable insights needed to proactively mitigate risk, monitor conflicts globally, and support complex whistleblowing regulations. Visit www.starcompliance.com to discover the comprehensive security and unparalleled assurance you need to build a culture of compliance today.
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