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In recent years, GLP-1-based programs have gained attention for their potential in addressing chronic conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. These programs involve the use of medications that mimic the action of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) hormone, which plays a key role in regulating blood sugar levels and appetite. As interest in GLP-1 [...]
A new Dravet syndrome drug has shown promising results in early clinical trials in children with the rare and hard-to-treat form of epilepsy. Dravet syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes severe epilepsy that is often resistant to treatment and can also lead to speech and developmental delays. Around 3,000 people in the UK [...]
Evondos Group, a European health-tech provider transforming home healthcare and the market leader in automated medication dispensing, has announced the appointment of two senior executives. To support rapid growth plans, Tom Ellison will take up the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), while Rasmus Platz has been appointed Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO). Ellison has [...]
MedScout has secured US$10m to expand its artificial intelligence tools for medtech commercial teams, more than doubling its valuation from its Series A round. The company said enterprise revenue has grown threefold since its Series A as medtech companies adopt AI agents to turn commercial strategy into field execution. Alongside the funding, MedScout is launching [...]
By Devina Rana, partner at McDermott’s London Real Estate Practice We spend a great deal of time advising private equity sponsors on European real estate transactions from our London office. Over the past few years, one asset class keeps coming back to the table - healthcare real estate. Sometimes the interest is tentative, other times [...]
By Tuned Global Music in the medicine and research space has proved to have significant therapeutic benefits in treating conditions including dementia, Parkinson’s disease, PTSD and ADHD. Now, with the evolution of music technology and AI, the potential to heal through music has become even more powerful. At a recent industry event, three experts sat [...]
TruDoc Healthcare has raised US$15m to expand its virtual-first healthcare platform across the Gulf region. TruDoc operates a virtual-first healthcare platform across Gulf Cooperation Council markets, combining services such as telemedicine, chronic disease management, pharmacy delivery, diagnostics and in-home healthcare. Telemedicine refers to medical consultations carried out remotely using phone or video technology, allowing patients [...]
Delphyr has raised €1.75m to support its artificial intelligence platform designed to reduce the administrative workload faced by healthcare professionals. Founded in 2023, the Amsterdam-based platform supports healthcare professionals in hospitals, primary care and mental health settings with quick search and summary tools. It consolidates patient data from notes, lab results and correspondence into a [...]
A pioneering implantable technology - often described as a ‘sleep apnoea pacemaker’ – has been introduced to the UK, offering an alternative treatment option for people living with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) who are unable to tolerate conventional therapies such as CPAP. Designed to prevent airway collapse during sleep, the technology works by gently [...]
Eight Sleep has raised US$50m at a US$1.5bn valuation as the sleep technology startup moves to expand into artificial intelligence-driven health. The round was led by Tether Investments as a “strategic” investment in the New York-based company. The startup has now raised more than US$250m in total funding. Co-founder and chief executive officer [...]
