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By Sharon Lamb | Dr. Deniz Tschammler | Lorraine Maisnier-Boché, McDermott Will & Emery
A new research paper has revealed how new medical devices, combined with advanced machine learning techniques, could offer a promising alternative to traditional spirometry for diagnosing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The paper, developed by TidalSense, incorporated data from five clinical studies conducted in collaboration with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, the NIHR Community Healthcare MedTech, [...]
In this week's Health Tech World Podcast we speak to ShareMy.Health co-founder and CEO, Galen Murdock. The same offline data synchronisation technology used by airlines like Alaska, Delta and Lufthansa to ensure in-flight services go smoothly is now being put to use by ShareMy.Health for vital digital-based child nutrition services online in Internet connection dead zones. Galen [...]
In the eye health industry, eyewear has always been significant in raising awareness and promoting eye protection and safety. The global sunglasses market, estimated to reach $23.52 billion (£18.89 billion) in 2023, is anticipated to continue at a compound annual growth rate of 5.6 per cent from 2024 to 2030. Some of the many factors [...]
The US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) has awarded a four-year grant of more than $2.6 million for the development of a sensor which has the potential to revolutionise COPD management. The research project is led by Dr Harry Rossiter, an investigator at The Lundquist Institute (TLI) and Professor at the David Geffen School [...]
New research highlights how artificial intelligence is being used to help manage and find new treatments for erectile dysfunction. In a review published in the journal of UroPrecision, researchers from the University of Texas McGovern Medical School reveal how artificial intelligence (AI) is setting a new course in men's sexual health, specifically in the diagnosis and treatment of [...]
InvoX Pharma and Insilico Medicine have entered a new strategic collaboration to combine Insilico’s AI and computational services with invoX’s drug discovery and data science capabilities. The aim of the collaboration is to enhance research and development activities for invoX by identifying potential novel indications for pipeline assets in oncology. The collaboration will utilise Insilico’s [...]
Ergéa UK, the vendor-neutral provider of Managed Equipment Services (MES), has announced the launch of its experienced team, known as the 'Transformation Team.' This strategic initiative highlights Ergéa's rebranding of its MES offering as 'Transformation Services’. Unlike traditional MES models, Ergéa's Transformation Services view technology as a catalyst rather than an end goal. These services [...]
The therapist-patient relationship could matter more than the effects of psychedelics themselves when treating depression, the findings from a new study suggest. Researchers analysed data from a 2021 clinical trial that found psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms, combined with psychotherapy in adults was effective at treating major depressive disorder. Data included depression outcomes and participant [...]
Mental health platform Headspace has announced it now offers mental health coaching for its direct-to-consumer subscriber base and will bring therapy services to consumers later in 2024. From this month, US consumers can sign up to access one-on-one support from a mental health coach, enabling them to tackle a wide range of life challenges that [...]
