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HistoIndex to Present Latest Findings on AI-based Analysis using Stain-free Digital Pathology with 12 Accepted Abstracts at AASLD The Liver Meeting® 2024

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SINGAPORE, Nov. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — HistoIndex, a pioneering leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and stain-free digital pathology, will present its latest research findings and advancements in AI-based analysis at the 75th The Liver Meeting® (TLM) 2024, hosted by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD). The conference, which brings together leading scientists, clinicians, and industry experts in hepatology, will be held from November 15th to 19th, in San Diego, California.

HistoIndex’s team, including the KOLs involved in the studies, will be sharing insights into the company’s innovative approach to assess regression and progression of liver fibrosis, including groundbreaking AI-enabled methodology that enhance the detection, quantification, and assessment of various liver conditions such as Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) and fibrosis. With the incidence of liver diseases rising globally, these presentations are timely in showcasing how HistoIndex’s stain-free digital pathology solutions and AI technology address current challenges by providing highly accurate, reproducible, and interpretable data from liver biopsies.

As a leader in AI-based analysis using stain-free digital pathology, we are honored to have extensive representation at TLM 2024, showcasing twelve abstracts from phase 2b and phase 3 clinical trials that span four distinct mechanisms of action (MOA) in MASH. Commenting on the significance of the accepted abstracts, Dr. Dean Tai, Chief Scientific Officer at HistoIndex stated, “These findings from the four distinct MOA phase 2b/3 MASH trials, along with diverse studies highlighting the utility of our technology in cirrhotic MASH, differentiating pediatric and adult MASH, predicting clinical outcomes, and understanding hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence in chronic hepatitis B patients, underscore the transformative role of AI in advancing liver disease diagnosis, prognosis and personalized treatment. We are excited to share these advancements and their impact on clinical trials leading to routine clinical care.”

Key Highlights from HistoIndex at TLM 2024

The HistoIndex team will be involved in multiple oral and poster sessions, highlighting its commitment to advancing liver research and supporting the global hepatology community:

Oral Presentation | Sunday, November 17th, 2.45pm – 3pm
Title: AI-based digital pathology shows that denifanstat improves multiple parameters of fibrosis and reduces progression to cirrhosis in MASH patients with F2/F3 fibrosis – results of the FASCINATE-2 study
Presenter: Dr. Mary Rinella
Publication Number: 170

Poster Presentations

Poster Session I | Friday, November 15th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Title: Application of artificial intelligence algorithm as a vascular evaluation tool for intra-stage assessment in the cirrhotic patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
Presenter: Dr Zhengxin Li
Publication Number: 1561

Title: The role of steatosis and fibrosis parameters in predicting hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence in chronic hepatitis B patients
Presenter: Dr Ke Yin
Publication Number: 1275

Poster Session II | Saturday, November 16th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Title: Comparative evaluation of zonal fibrosis patterns in pediatric and adult metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis biopsies using Second Harmonic Generation/Two Photon Excitation-based qFibrosis analysis.
Presenter: Dr Naim Alkhouri
Publication Number: TBC

Title: Evaluating impact of weight changes on histological patterns of liver fibrosis in MASH: implications for spatial interrogation
Presenter: Dr Kutbuddin Akbary
Publication Number: 2114

Title: Evaluation of the consistency and heterogeneity of adjacent sections in fibrosis assessment using AI-based qFibrosis in virtual liver needle biopsies
Presenter: Dr Yayun Ren
Publication Number: 2047

Title: Independent validation of second harmonic generation/two photon excitation imaging and artificial intelligence-based SNOF index for metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis cirrhosis assessment
Presenter: Dr Kutbuddin Akbary
Publication Number: 2065

Title: Stain-free digital pathology imaging provides microarchitecturally-resolved insights into scar evolution and histological injury allowing direct clinical outcome prediction in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
Presenter: Dr Jonathan Fallowfield
Publication Number: 2080

Poster Session III | Sunday, November 17th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Title: Fibrosis regression after Tirzepatide treatment of non-cirrhotic MASH for 52 weeks occurs in a zone-dependent manner
Presenter: Dr Arun Sanyal
Publication Number: 3202

Title: Validating pre-identified morphological baseline features for predicting fibrosis progression in MAESTRO-NASH
Presenter: Dr Jörn Schattenberg
Publication Number: 3184

Poster Session: Late Breaking Posters | Monday, November 18th: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Title: AI and digital-based pathology corroborate reduction in fibrosis observed by conventional pathology with Efruxifermin treatment of patients with F2-F3 MASH in the HARMONY study
Presenter: Dr Mazen Noureddin
Publication Number: 5047

Title: Efruxifermin significantly reduced proportion of subjects with at-risk MASH and led to near-complete histological disease reversal at week 96 in the HARMONY study
Presenter: Dr Mazen Noureddin
Publication Number: 5021

Breakfast Meeting: Bridging Clinical Research and Clinical Care

In addition to the scientific sessions, HistoIndex will be hosting a breakfast meeting on November 15th, offering a unique opportunity for clinicians, researchers, and industry partners to interact with the HistoIndex team and KOLs on the transformative potential of AI-based analysis using stain-free digital pathology in current MASH clinical trials and its role in the routine clinical care of MASH patients post drug approvals. If you are keen, please register here today at https://forms.gle/2gBJ6mvSeadHHBNi6.

Visit HistoIndex at Booth #1225

All attendees of TLM 2024 are invited to visit the HistoIndex exhibition booth #1225 and experience the company’s Second Harmonic Generation (SHG) technology and AI-enabled analytics with hands-on interactive demonstrations. The exhibition booth will be staffed by knowledgeable company representatives eager to engage with attendees and discuss potential partnerships.

For more information about HistoIndex’s participation in TLM 2024, please visit www.histoindex.com.

About HistoIndex

Founded in 2010, HistoIndex pioneers in stain-free, fully automated imaging solutions for visualizing and quantifying fibrosis in biological tissues. By combining cutting-edge biophotonic technology with AI-based analysis, HistoIndex provides innovative tools to improve the assessment of fibrosis changes and drug efficacy. The Company’s breakthrough digital pathology solutions are accelerating research, expediting pharmaceutical drug development, and transforming medical standards.

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Melody Party Offers Over 20,000 Songs and Adds More Than a Thousand New Tracks Monthly, Enhancing Its Online Karaoke Experience

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SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Melody Party is a music social app featuring a variety of activities, including Mic Grab, Artist Mafia, and Singing Battle. Through its online karaoke feature, SING A SONG, the app brings the traditional karaoke experience online, removing time and location constraints and offering a music experience that combines real-time singing with social interaction.

SING A SONG features an extensive library of more than 20,000 songs, with over a thousand new songs added every month. Its diverse selection includes popular K-pop tracks, classic Korean songs, and karaoke favorites. The feature offers a free-use model, allowing users to start singing their chosen songs without paying a separate fee. This helps reduce the time and cost associated with visiting traditional coin-operated karaoke venues, making it easier to enjoy singing as part of everyday life.

In terms of functionality, SING A SONG supports pitch adjustment and independent volume controls for vocals and accompaniment, allowing users to customize their singing experience according to their preferences. Users can also create online karaoke rooms, invite friends to sing together in real time, and enjoy voice chat and social interaction.

By continuously expanding its song library and offering diverse music-based interactive experiences, Melody Party continues to strengthen its music ecosystem. Through SING A SONG, the platform aims to create an accessible, highly interactive online music social space.

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Drawing new strength from 20-year legacy, IAACA calls on global counterparts to join annual conference to fortify integrity

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MARRAKECH, Morocco, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA), an independent and non-political anti-corruption organisation with over 190 member anti-corruption authorities (ACAs) worldwide, will co-host IAACA Annual Conference 2026 in Marrakech, Morocco next month together with the Independent Commission Against Corruption of Hong Kong, China (ICAC) and the National Authority for Probity, Prevention and Fight Against Corruption of Morocco (INPPLC) to chart a path for the global graft fight and explore cutting-edge approaches to tackle emerging corruption challenges.

Themed “Building on 20 Years of Legacy: Drawing Strength from the Past, Guarding Global Integrity for the Future”, the international event will not only mark the 20th anniversary of the IAACA, but also provide a dynamic forum for IAACA members to exchange insights and enhance co-operation.

Calling on international counterparts to participate in the conference scheduled for November 25, IAACA President Mr Woo Ying-ming, who also serves as ICAC Commissioner, said that “As the IAACA marks its 20th anniversary, the conference will bring together global anti-corruption community at a pivotal moment for collective action. I anticipate that the valuable insights and new approaches generated through the international synergy will chart a resilient strategic path for us to navigate integrity risks and draw strength from our shared legacy to guard global integrity for generations to come.”

During the conference, renowned international experts from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Basel Institute on Governance, the International Anti-Corruption Academy, and global anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies and institutions will shed light on harnessing artificial intelligence in the fight against corruption, safeguarding integrity within global climate and biodiversity frameworks and analysing global corruption measurement and systemic effectiveness.

Following the conference, the ICAC, the INPPLC, the IAACA and the UNODC will co-organise a training seminar on leveraging AI in combating corruption.

While the ICAC and INPPLC will share how AI and new technology can reshape the future of anti-graft enforcement and corruption prevention, the UNODC will provide a global perspective on using AI models in financial crime investigations and addressing the operational relevance, legal robustness and adaptability across jurisdictions.

For details of the conference and training, please visit:
https://www.icac.org.hk/icac/iaaca-morocco-2026/index.html

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Viettel moves 100 million subscribers to home-grown cloud-native charging in three months – with zero downtime

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HANOI, Vietnam, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation (Viettel High Tech), part of Viettel Group, has migrated more than 100 million subscribers and some 5,000 tariff plans at Viettel, Vietnam’s largest mobile operator, to vOCS 4.0, its in-house cloud-native charging system. The three-month cutover ran on a live national network with no service disruption.

Replacing a charging system is one of the riskiest projects an operator can undertake, which is why many stick with legacy platforms. Viettel High Tech reduced the risk through real-time data synchronization, parallel running and a phased cutover, with instant rollback at every stage.

The project won the Telecom Review Excellence Awards 2026 prize for Best Technology Deployment in Asia, a first for a Vietnamese company.

What it means for operators:

Scale: more than 300,000 transactions per second at latency below 5 milliseconds, across 2G–5G and fixed services on one platformLower cost: up to 50% less hardware investment than the previous generation, by sharing infrastructure with the networkAgility: new tariff plans in hours instead of days, new features three times faster and deployments about 30% fasterResilience: two active data centers about 2,000 km apart and automatic recovery in under two minutes

Viettel High Tech developed every core layer in-house, from a telecom-grade cloud-native platform and NFV-MANO orchestration to real-time charging, subscriber and balance management.

“Passing rigorous tests of real-time self-diagnosis and self-recovery is what allows an operator to keep its promise of 24/7 service to customers,” said Luu Manh Ha, CEO of Viettel Networks, which operates the system on Viettel’s network in Vietnam. “Above all, owning the charging system means an operator is not dependent on foreign vendors – it safeguards digital sovereignty and preserves business flexibility.”

“The charging system is where an operator’s business strategy turns into revenue in real time,” said Nguyen Minh Quang, CEO of Viettel High Tech. “We believe vOCS 4.0 is ready to help operators worldwide capture the value of 5G and digital services.”

In 2017, vOCS 4.0’s predecessor, vOCS 3.0, replaced a foreign vendor’s platform for 90 million Viettel subscribers. Across both generations, vOCS serves more than 220 million subscribers in 11 countries. Viettel High Tech now offers vOCS 4.0 to operators worldwide.

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