#healthcare-innovation
#healthcare-innovation

AI tool flags people at high risk of postpartum depression

A machine-learning tool predicts postpartum depression risk, helping target preventive care for new parents.

fromPsychology Today

1 day ago

A Therapist in Every Pocket: Why Access Isn't Everything

AI therapy bots show promise for accessibility in mental health care, but ethical complexities and industry motivations create significant challenges.

more#mental-health

#childrens-health

Fundraising

Work begins on new 300m child cancer centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital

A new world-class children's cancer center construction begins, symbolizing hope for families affected by cancer.

Parenting

Weight loss jabs in obese children can help avoid mealtime rows, study says

Fundraising

Work begins on new 300m child cancer centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital

A new world-class children's cancer center construction begins, symbolizing hope for families affected by cancer.

Parenting

Weight loss jabs in obese children can help avoid mealtime rows, study says

more#childrens-health

Former Green Beret's Healthcare Startup Inspiren Raises $35M to Enhance Senior Living

Inspiren's AI platform transforms senior care by integrating technology for enhanced quality, efficiency, and safety amidst industry challenges.

European startups

In other news this week: Stockholm's Legora raises 71M, ReproNovo raises 57M to advance fertility, Veesion raises 53M in funding, and more - Silicon Canals

Artificial intelligence

What's in a name: How a Finnish word shaped this startup's fight for cognitive clarity in radiology - Silicon Canals

NYC startup

fromAlleywatch

Former Green Beret's Healthcare Startup Inspiren Raises $35M to Enhance Senior Living

Inspiren's AI platform transforms senior care by integrating technology for enhanced quality, efficiency, and safety amidst industry challenges.

European startups

In other news this week: Stockholm's Legora raises 71M, ReproNovo raises 57M to advance fertility, Veesion raises 53M in funding, and more - Silicon Canals

Artificial intelligence

What's in a name: How a Finnish word shaped this startup's fight for cognitive clarity in radiology - Silicon Canals

German AI healthcare platform Elea bags 4M

Elea raises â¬4M to enhance AI in healthcare and ease clinician workloads.

AI+EQ is transforming healthcare, not just for doctors

AI enhances doctor-patient interactions without replacing human touch, improving emotional intelligence in care.

fromMedium

Google Launches Open AI Models to Accelerate Drug Discovery

TxGemma aims to revolutionize drug discovery through open AI models that enhance safety and efficacy assessments.

fromMedCity News

4 Notable Health Tech Funding Announcements in March - MedCity News

Health tech companies raised significant funding in March to enhance their services and technology.

fromMiami Herald

3 days ago

Healthcare

What patients can expect from the new leader of a South Florida hospital system

European startups

German AI healthcare platform Elea bags 4M

Elea raises â¬4M to enhance AI in healthcare and ease clinician workloads.

AI+EQ is transforming healthcare, not just for doctors

AI enhances doctor-patient interactions without replacing human touch, improving emotional intelligence in care.

fromMedium

Google Launches Open AI Models to Accelerate Drug Discovery

TxGemma aims to revolutionize drug discovery through open AI models that enhance safety and efficacy assessments.

fromMedCity News

4 Notable Health Tech Funding Announcements in March - MedCity News

Health tech companies raised significant funding in March to enhance their services and technology.

fromMiami Herald

3 days ago

Healthcare

What patients can expect from the new leader of a South Florida hospital system

more#ai-in-healthcare

#product-management

6 days ago

Healthcare

Leader Spotlight: Meeting healthcare consumers where they are, with Aditya Raju - LogRocket Blog

Growth hacking

Leader Spotlight: Structuring teams around two different user groups, with Espen Scheuer - LogRocket Blog

6 days ago

Healthcare

Leader Spotlight: Meeting healthcare consumers where they are, with Aditya Raju - LogRocket Blog

Growth hacking

Leader Spotlight: Structuring teams around two different user groups, with Espen Scheuer - LogRocket Blog

more#product-management

#parkinsons-disease

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

this is oncue, a modular keyboard with wearable haptic cuffs for people with parkinson's

Oncue offers a modular keyboard and wearable cuffs designed to support people with Parkinson's disease in overcoming typing challenges caused by tremors.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

New Form of Parkinson's Treatment Uses Real-Time Deep-Brain Stimulation

Deep-brain stimulation technology has dramatically improved symptoms for Parkinson's patients, reducing medication and enhancing quality of life.

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

this is oncue, a modular keyboard with wearable haptic cuffs for people with parkinson's

Oncue offers a modular keyboard and wearable cuffs designed to support people with Parkinson's disease in overcoming typing challenges caused by tremors.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

New Form of Parkinson's Treatment Uses Real-Time Deep-Brain Stimulation

Deep-brain stimulation technology has dramatically improved symptoms for Parkinson's patients, reducing medication and enhancing quality of life.

more#parkinsons-disease

How AposHealth Is Revolutionizing Chronic Pain Relief with AI and Wearable Tech | HackerNoon

Healthcare innovation faces pressures of improving outcomes and reducing costs, compounded by a labor shortage.

Technology is crucial for enhancing efficiency and providing high-quality patient care.

Alternative medicine

Eindhoven's Salvia BioElectronics raises 53M to advance migraine therapy through neuromodulation tech - Silicon Canals

1 year ago

How AposHealth Is Revolutionizing Chronic Pain Relief with AI and Wearable Tech | HackerNoon

Healthcare innovation faces pressures of improving outcomes and reducing costs, compounded by a labor shortage.

Technology is crucial for enhancing efficiency and providing high-quality patient care.

Alternative medicine

Eindhoven's Salvia BioElectronics raises 53M to advance migraine therapy through neuromodulation tech - Silicon Canals

Oxford Brain Diagnostics to roll out revolutionary dementia technology following UK and US regulatory approvals

Oxford Brain Diagnostics is launching innovative software for early dementia diagnosis in the UK and US, following key regulatory approvals.

London startup

New brain scan method could help people with drug-resistant epilepsy

fromBusiness Matters

Oxford Brain Diagnostics to roll out revolutionary dementia technology following UK and US regulatory approvals

Oxford Brain Diagnostics is launching innovative software for early dementia diagnosis in the UK and US, following key regulatory approvals.

London startup

New brain scan method could help people with drug-resistant epilepsy

more#mri-technology

fromPortland Mercury

Good Morning, News: Portland Baby Elephant Awarded Symbolic Parade Authority, Mercury Weekend BlackOut, and Cyanobacteria Algae Bloom Season Is Here

The Oregon Health and Science University developed a new cancer treatment using ultrasound and engineered particles that break down tumors without major side effects.

Portland

#emergency-medicine

fromKqed

Mental health

Evaluation of Traumatic Brain Injuries Gets Its First Overhaul in 50 Years | KQED

fromwww.esquire.com

Mental health

The Pitt' Episode 14 Recap: What Happened?

fromKqed

Mental health

Evaluation of Traumatic Brain Injuries Gets Its First Overhaul in 50 Years | KQED

fromwww.esquire.com

Mental health

The Pitt' Episode 14 Recap: What Happened?

more#emergency-medicine

Firings at FDA Decimated Teams Reviewing AI and Food Safety

The FDA's recent layoffs threaten the safety oversight of medical devices and advanced healthcare technologies.

philosophy

fromThe Conversation

Objective pain score? Here's the problem with that

Advancements in objective pain measurement technology are set to replace subjective pain ratings, leading to more accurate assessments.

fromScienceDaily

AI tool grounded in evidence-based medicine outperformed other AI tools -- and most doctors- on USMLE exams

SCAI, a clinical AI, outperformed most physicians and existing AI tools on USMLE exams, showcasing its potential as a valuable decision-making partner.

fromInsideHook

The FDA Just Approved an Alzheimer's Disease Blood Test

The FDA approved a blood test for Alzheimer's disease, enhancing early detection and accessibility.

Startup companies

Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland backs 3 Amsterdam startups

Tech industry

fromwww.nytimes.com

Firings at FDA Decimated Teams Reviewing AI and Food Safety

The FDA's recent layoffs threaten the safety oversight of medical devices and advanced healthcare technologies.

philosophy

fromThe Conversation

Objective pain score? Here's the problem with that

Advancements in objective pain measurement technology are set to replace subjective pain ratings, leading to more accurate assessments.

fromScienceDaily

AI tool grounded in evidence-based medicine outperformed other AI tools -- and most doctors- on USMLE exams

SCAI, a clinical AI, outperformed most physicians and existing AI tools on USMLE exams, showcasing its potential as a valuable decision-making partner.

fromInsideHook

The FDA Just Approved an Alzheimer's Disease Blood Test

The FDA approved a blood test for Alzheimer's disease, enhancing early detection and accessibility.

Startup companies

Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland backs 3 Amsterdam startups

more#medical-technology

#preventive-healthcare

Public health

fromMuse by Clios | Discover the latest creative marketing and advertising news. Muse by Clio is the premier news site covering creativity in advertising and beyond.

Predicting Disease Risk and Improving Patient Outcomes - News Center

Advancements in genetic and blood testing are key to diagnosing and preventing chronic diseases proactively.

Marketing tech

Clio Health Champions: Tara Cunningham, Associate Director, Consumer Marketing - Colorguard by Exact Sciences | Muse by Clios

Creativity in Cologuard's digital strategy is driven by consumer engagement and innovative partnerships, as exemplified by their successful campaign involving Lil Jon.

Public health

fromMuse by Clios | Discover the latest creative marketing and advertising news. Muse by Clio is the premier news site covering creativity in advertising and beyond.

Predicting Disease Risk and Improving Patient Outcomes - News Center

Advancements in genetic and blood testing are key to diagnosing and preventing chronic diseases proactively.

Marketing tech

more#preventive-healthcare

Clio Health Champions: Tara Cunningham, Associate Director, Consumer Marketing - Colorguard by Exact Sciences | Muse by Clios

Creativity in Cologuard's digital strategy is driven by consumer engagement and innovative partnerships, as exemplified by their successful campaign involving Lil Jon.

#artificial-intelligence

AI to speed up cancer scan results from three weeks to three days in north-east London hospitals

AI implementation in cancer scans can reduce wait times for results from three weeks to three days.

NYC startup

Exclusive: Ataraxis AI raises $20.4 million Series A to personalize cancer treatment

Ataraxis AI aims to revolutionize cancer treatment decisions by predicting long-term outcomes, potentially reducing unnecessary chemotherapy.

fromresund Startups

Paindrainer Raises 800K and Expands in the US

Paindrainer raised over â¬800,000 to enhance digital therapeutics for chronic pain, focusing on the US market with AI-powered innovations.

Artificial intelligence

New AI tool predicts biological age by looking at a face - Harvard Gazette

Artificial intelligence

How AI is transforming medicine - Harvard Gazette

OMG science

Why healthcare innovation needs more than AI

AI to speed up cancer scan results from three weeks to three days in north-east London hospitals

AI implementation in cancer scans can reduce wait times for results from three weeks to three days.

NYC startup

Exclusive: Ataraxis AI raises $20.4 million Series A to personalize cancer treatment

Ataraxis AI aims to revolutionize cancer treatment decisions by predicting long-term outcomes, potentially reducing unnecessary chemotherapy.

fromresund Startups

Paindrainer Raises 800K and Expands in the US

Paindrainer raised over â¬800,000 to enhance digital therapeutics for chronic pain, focusing on the US market with AI-powered innovations.

New AI tool predicts biological age by looking at a face - Harvard Gazette

The FaceAge AI tool helps predict biological age and cancer survival using facial snapshots, aiding oncologists in personalizing treatments.

How AI is transforming medicine - Harvard Gazette

Artificial intelligence can significantly enhance medical practice efficiency, reducing administrative burdens and improving patient care.

OMG science

more#artificial-intelligence

Why healthcare innovation needs more than AI

AI holds great promise for the life sciences, but humanity's unique capabilities remain irreplaceable in critical aspects of drug development.

Oura's CEO wants its smart ring to be the doctor in your pocket

Oura Ring delivers accurate health insights, functioning well within its claims.

fromThe Local Germany

Germany news

Electronic patient records to launch in Germany from end of April

fromTheregister

UK politics

Suppliers asked to support single e-health record in England

fromZDNET

Oura's CEO wants its smart ring to be the doctor in your pocket

Oura Ring delivers accurate health insights, functioning well within its claims.

fromThe Local Germany

Germany news

Electronic patient records to launch in Germany from end of April

fromTheregister

UK politics

Suppliers asked to support single e-health record in England

more#health-technology

#ai

fromZDNET

What if AI ran ER triage? Here's how it sped up patient care in real-world tests

AI can significantly improve the triage process in emergency rooms, enhancing patient flow and reducing wait times.

2 years ago

Women in technology

The HackerNoon Newsletter: Nurses Are Being Hired Like Ubers (5/11/2025) | HackerNoon

fromZDNET

What if AI ran ER triage? Here's how it sped up patient care in real-world tests

AI can significantly improve the triage process in emergency rooms, enhancing patient flow and reducing wait times.

2 years ago

Women in technology

The HackerNoon Newsletter: Nurses Are Being Hired Like Ubers (5/11/2025) | HackerNoon

Ontario is changing how it screens for cervical cancer. Here's what you need to know | CBC News

Ontario is shifting to HPV tests for cervical cancer screening for better accuracy and less frequent testing.

Women in technology

4 weeks ago

Pap smears suck. This tampon-like device lets you screen for cervical cancer at home

Teal Health's new FDA-approved product revolutionizes cervical cancer screening by allowing women to conduct pap smears at home, addressing discomfort and accessibility.

Canada news

fromwww.cbc.ca

Ontario is changing how it screens for cervical cancer. Here's what you need to know | CBC News

Ontario is shifting to HPV tests for cervical cancer screening for better accuracy and less frequent testing.

Women in technology

fromAlternative Medicine Magazine

4 weeks ago

Pap smears suck. This tampon-like device lets you screen for cervical cancer at home

Teal Health's new FDA-approved product revolutionizes cervical cancer screening by allowing women to conduct pap smears at home, addressing discomfort and accessibility.

Atul Gawande named featured speaker for Harvard Alumni Day - Harvard Gazette

Atul Gawande will speak at Harvard Alumni Day, emphasizing healthcare innovation and public health leadership.

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Alternative medicine

Intrinsic Medicine: A New Wave of Gut Probiotics

Digital life

The Double-Edged Sword of Health Innovations: Navigating the Intersection of Technology and Equity in Nigeria - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Mental health

Improving Patient Screening for Housing Instability - News Center

Mobile UX

Dengue home test kit concept can help with early detection and medical intervention - Yanko Design

fromAlternative Medicine Magazine

Atul Gawande named featured speaker for Harvard Alumni Day - Harvard Gazette

Atul Gawande will speak at Harvard Alumni Day, emphasizing healthcare innovation and public health leadership.

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Alternative medicine

Intrinsic Medicine: A New Wave of Gut Probiotics

Digital life

The Double-Edged Sword of Health Innovations: Navigating the Intersection of Technology and Equity in Nigeria - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Mental health

Improving Patient Screening for Housing Instability - News Center

Mobile UX

Dengue home test kit concept can help with early detection and medical intervention - Yanko Design

more#public-health

fromBrooklyn, NY Patch

Brightline Opens 1st In-Person Mental Health Clinic In Brooklyn

Brightline's Brooklyn clinic launch is the first of several planned clinics in New York.

NYC parents

Nancy Pelosi's Latest AI Stock Pick Tempus AI Is Up Big Today

Tempus AI's acquisition of Ambry Genetics signals a strategic push in the AI healthcare sector.

Recent insider selling by CFO raises concerns, but analysts view it as a potential buying opportunity.

from24/7 Wall St.

Eli Lilly Will Be the Next $1 Trillion Stock

Eli Lilly aims to become the first healthcare company with a $1 trillion market cap, spurred by its GLP-1 therapy leadership.

Orforglipron's success in trials positions Lilly for significant market growth in obesity and diabetes management.

Venture

from24/7 Wall St.

Nancy Pelosi's Latest AI Stock Pick Tempus AI Is Up Big Today

Tempus AI's acquisition of Ambry Genetics signals a strategic push in the AI healthcare sector.

Recent insider selling by CFO raises concerns, but analysts view it as a potential buying opportunity.

from24/7 Wall St.

Eli Lilly Will Be the Next $1 Trillion Stock

Eli Lilly aims to become the first healthcare company with a $1 trillion market cap, spurred by its GLP-1 therapy leadership.

Orforglipron's success in trials positions Lilly for significant market growth in obesity and diabetes management.

Telemedicine and Prescription Drugs

Telemedicine is revolutionizing healthcare by enabling remote consultations and faster medication delivery, reshaping patient expectations and the pharma business.

British hospitals introduce treatment for heart failure that cuts deaths by 62%

New treatment approach for heart failure patients dramatically reduces mortality and hospital readmissions.

AI-powered surgery is improving patient care

AI is revolutionizing surgery by improving precision and efficiency, addressing increasing surgical demand.

fromwww.npr.org

Pig kidney transplant fails after patient rejection

Towana Looney's genetically engineered pig kidney functioned well for over four months, and she was able to enjoy life without dialysis for the first time in nine years.

Non-profit organizations

US health agency approves brand-new painkiller DW 01/31/2025

The FDA approved suzetrigine, a non-opioid painkiller, providing effective relief for moderate to severe pain without addiction risks.

Painkillers without the addiction? The new wave of non-opioid pain relief

FDA approves non-opioid painkiller suzetrigine, marking a significant advancement in pain management amid the opioid crisis.

fromwww.dw.com

4 months ago

US health agency approves brand-new painkiller DW 01/31/2025

The FDA approved suzetrigine, a non-opioid painkiller, providing effective relief for moderate to severe pain without addiction risks.

Painkillers without the addiction? The new wave of non-opioid pain relief

FDA approves non-opioid painkiller suzetrigine, marking a significant advancement in pain management amid the opioid crisis.

more#pain-management

fromNextgov.com

Spending and workforce cuts will harm VA's modernization work, Democrats say

It seems tone deaf to engage in conversations about innovative biomedical equipment when the foundations of the VA are crumbling.

SF politics

#funding

London startup

UK-based surgical robotics company CMR Surgical raises 185M+; eyes US expansion - Silicon Canals

NYC startup

Groningen-based QT Sense bags 6M to help treat complex diseases using quantum mechanics - Silicon Canals

London startup

UK-based surgical robotics company CMR Surgical raises 185M+; eyes US expansion - Silicon Canals

NYC startup

Groningen-based QT Sense bags 6M to help treat complex diseases using quantum mechanics - Silicon Canals

more#funding

New drug for lower back pain could be a gamechanger'

Dr. Shiva Tripathi emphasized that if the new drug PP353 is approved, it could significantly transform the management of chronic lower back pain for a substantial patient population.

Mental health

New $5M deep tech fund aims to lure founders from universities | TechCrunch

Critical Venture Partners invests in university graduates to tackle global challenges with innovative solutions.

fromEntrepreneur

fromSitePoint Forums | Web Development & Design Community

Why Every Business Should Borrow This Key Strategy from Subscription Services | Entrepreneur

Subscription models enhance customer loyalty and engagement in various industries.

Proactive business approaches in healthcare can improve patient satisfaction and reduce costs.

Boost Care Quality: 24/7 Remote Patient Monitoring

Vmedxâs Remote Patient Monitoring helps providers manage patient care and administrative tasks more efficiently, allowing for better focus on growing their practice.

Mental health

NYC LGBT

fromwww.amny.com

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center unveils name for new care pavilion on Upper East Side | amNewYork

The Kenneth C. Griffin Pavilion at MSK will enhance cancer care with advanced technology and is named after a major benefactor.

Top Motion Sensor Applications For Healthcare Business Operations

Motion sensors are essential in improving patient safety and operational efficiency in healthcare.

fromBKReader

Brooklyn

Innovative Pharmacy Technology Training Program in Brooklyn Is Shaping Tomorrow's Pharmacy Leaders

fromBusiness Matters

Top Motion Sensor Applications For Healthcare Business Operations

Motion sensors are essential in improving patient safety and operational efficiency in healthcare.

fromBKReader

Brooklyn

Innovative Pharmacy Technology Training Program in Brooklyn Is Shaping Tomorrow's Pharmacy Leaders

more#patient-safety

#nhs

NHS England first in Europe to roll out take-at-home pill for MS patients

The NHS in England will introduce an immunotherapy pill for multiple sclerosis patients, improving treatment accessibility and reducing hospital visits.

UK news

fromwww.bbc.com

NHS to offer take-at-home tablet for MS

NHS patients in England with MS will soon receive home-based tablets to manage their condition, reducing the need for hospital visits.

NHS England first in Europe to roll out take-at-home pill for MS patients

The NHS in England will introduce an immunotherapy pill for multiple sclerosis patients, improving treatment accessibility and reducing hospital visits.

UK news

fromwww.bbc.com

fromwww.independent.co.uk

NHS to offer take-at-home tablet for MS

NHS patients in England with MS will soon receive home-based tablets to manage their condition, reducing the need for hospital visits.

more#nhs

UK news

Finger-prick blood tests trialled to quickly detect the deadliest type of stroke

The Independent values accessible journalism on important issues and supports timely reporting.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Surgical breakthrough for long Covid patients who lost sense of smell

A breakthrough nasal surgery has restored the sense of smell for numerous long Covid patients, vastly improving their quality of life.

OMG science

UK scientists develop DNA sequencing system to fight superbugs

Rapid DNA sequencing improves bacterial infection diagnosis, reducing time from weeks to under 48 hours and combating antibiotic resistance.

Why healthcare navigation is a broken system

Healthcare navigation has become counterproductive, prioritizing costs over quality of care.

Hims & Hers stock surges 23%: Telehealth company announces expansion into blood testing weeks after Super Bowl buzz

Hims & Hers is expanding into at-home blood testing to enhance personal healthcare through technology.

Intellectual property law

Primary care has money problems. This might help. - Harvard Gazette

The ACO PC Flex experiment seeks to address the crisis in U.S. primary care by increasing spending and incentivizing preventative healthcare.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

4 months ago

Reject the Biden Administration's Eleventh-Hour Patent Power Grab

NIH's new licensing guidelines may deter private-sector investment in drug commercialization, undermining potential health advancements.

1 year ago

Researchers Work With Therapists to Use Video Games to Improve Physical Rehab | HackerNoon

The collaboration with occupational therapists highlighted the need for enhanced methods in upper limb rehabilitation for patients with high level spinal cord injuries.

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