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Healthcare stocks split into two stories this week: big names sold off hard, while a few small caps ran on clear news. The biggest moves came from a sharp fall in Pro Medicus and Cochlear, while Noxopharm jumped after a top-tier journal publication.

Rhythm Biosciences has taken a significant step toward commercialising its ColoSTAT blood test for colorectal cancer by enrolling the first physician in its Access Program, marking the transition from clinical trials to routine clinical use.

A single diagnostics update sparked a breakout week, while a handful of biotech names sold off hard despite busy newsflow. Capital raisings, takeover steps and US market pushes kept healthcare in motion heading into mid-February milestones.

Rhythm Biosciences has secured a multi-year commercial manufacturing agreement with US-based Quansys Biosciences to produce ColoSTAT® reagent kits, paving the way for broader market rollout of its colorectal cancer diagnostic test.

A small-cap healthcare rally had a clear centre: distribution deals, US regulatory steps, and big cheques. Osteopore, Echo IQ and Anteris led the week, while a handful of names slipped despite solid operational updates.

A takeover offer lit up small caps, while one high-growth software name slid hard despite strong sector news. Resources dominated the winners list, but investors still punished dilution and discounted fundraisings.

Rhythm Biosciences has begun commercialising its blood-based colorectal cancer test, ColoSTAT®, following key accreditations and validation. The company also secured a strategic partnership with NHS England and expanded its geneType™ platform globally.

Rhythm Biosciences has begun commercialising ColoSTAT®, its blood-based colorectal cancer diagnostic test, following an updated ISO15189, 2022 accreditation. The test offers a new option for symptomatic patients where stool-based screening is unsuitable.

Rhythm Biosciences reports strong Q1 FY26 progress, securing strategic partnerships and advancing commercial readiness for its ColoSTAT® colorectal cancer test alongside robust growth in its geneType platform.

Rhythm Biosciences has significantly reduced its annual loss by 44%, boosted by a 91% rise in other income, while launching a new wholly owned subsidiary, RHY GeneType Pty Ltd.

Rhythm Biosciences has formalised a strategic co-marketing partnership with the Know Your Lemons Foundation to promote its geneType Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Test, expanding access to early detection tools for women in the US and Australia.

Rhythm Biosciences has completed critical validation of its ColoSTAT colorectal cancer assay and submitted it for ISO15189 accreditation, paving the way for commercialisation. The test demonstrated strong clinical performance, highlighting its potential as a non-invasive diagnostic tool.