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UK and US adult smokers who were considering using e-cigarettes were deterred when exposed to social media misinformation about the devices, finds new research. The study, published in BMJ Open and led by researchers at the University of Bristol (UK) and the University of Pennsylvania (US), is the first to examine the effect of this type of exposure [...]
Researchers have engineered a bionic arm for patients with upper-limb amputations that allows wearers to think, behave and function like a person without an amputation. They have developed a bionic system that combines - intuitive motor control, touch and grip kinesthesia, the intuitive feeling of opening and closing the hand. The system is the first [...]
A personalised digital health platform which aims to tackle diet-related challenges and conditions has raised £58m in funding to drive its European growth. Oviva provides diet and lifestyle coaching to people facing diet-related health challenges. It combines individual coaching with an intuitive app and access to certified dietitians. To date it has reportedly helped over [...]
A new programme which aims to encourage more innovation in medical research has been announced. The Innovative Medical Research Programme will run as part of the GIANT Health Event 2021 held on November 30 - December 1 this year. The programme is an inaugural event in the annual conference dedicated to promoting innovative research and [...]
A pioneer in AI-led cognitive assessment has taken its first step into the US and Canadian healthcare markets, alongside the burgeoning new area of ketamine-enhanced medical care. Cognetivity Neurosciences has partnered with KetamineOne Capital Ltd for its Integrated Cognitive Assessment (ICA) to be deployed in Ketamine One's clinics across North America. The companies have also [...]
Cobalt Health has boosted its mobile CT service efficiency through the introduction of a point of care blood analysis system from Siemens Healthineers. The epoc Blood Analysis System with epoc NXS Host facilitates lab-quality blood testing at the patient’s side with results in less than a minute - reducing need for additional appointments and unnecessary [...]
Dovehaven care homes improves visibility and management of quality and safety across group using DCIQ from RLDatix. Dovehaven is a family run care group that has provided residential, nursing care and dementia care for well over three decades, experience that sets them apart from other care providers. The Dovehaven group of care homes are located [...]
Precision medicine research company Sano Genetics is gathering DNA of people with symptoms of Long COVID, to help advance research into the virus and identify a possible link between genetic make-up and response to COVID-19. So far, links have been made between genetics and COVID-19 infection risk and severity, but researchers need to go further [...]
A platform which integrates online and offline healthcare has been backed by $65.7 million in Series C financing to support its ongoing expansion. Doctor Anywhere combines technology and innovation to transform the way people access healthcare. The DA Virtual Clinic is a digital platform that enables patients to access medical assistance on demand anytime, without [...]
A Danish startup has received FDA clearance for its knee osteoarthritis algorithm. Radiobotics has created the RBKnee algorithm, an AI-based analysis tool aimed at improving the efficiency and accuracy of radiographic knee osteoarthritis diagnosis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a very common joint disease, with 10 per cent of the world’s population aged over 60 estimated to [...]
