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Dutch firm Philips, a global leader in health technology, is expanding its collaboration withNicolab,The Netherlands-based company pioneering in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered stroke care, to advance stroke care in India.

This expansion into India represents an important milestone in addressing one of the country's most pressing healthcare challenges by combining Philips' world-class imaging expertise with Nicolab's advanced platform,StrokeViewer AI.

With nearly 1.8 million new cases each year, stroke has become a leading cause of disability and mortality in India, creating an urgent need for models of care that deliver speed, precision and access. Timely diagnosis and intervention are...