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Posted: 24 august 2023

Cognitant have partnered with DrDoctor and Patients Know Best

Clinicians can now easily share validated, interactive education materials from Cognitant’s Healthinote CKD library to patients via SMS (text), embedded videos and via the NHS App. This has been made possible following end-to-end integrations with fellow leading patient engagement and…

InnovationRx: 70% Of U.S. Adults ‘Concerned’ About AI In Healthcare

Around 70% of U.S. adults surveyed by Morning Consult said they are “concerned” about artificial intelligence in healthcare. The most concerned group was Baby Boomers at 77% percent, while Millenials and GenZers were tied at 63%. People surveyed were most comfortable with the idea of AI assisting with administrative tasks, and, in good news for all of the companies competing in the ambient AI space, 48% of people said they would be OK with their medical appointment being recorded and using AI to take notes. The lowest level of comfort at 34% was with AI being involved in helping perform surgical procedures. A strong majority – 3 out of 4 people – say healthcare providers should notify patients when AI is going to be involved.

AliveCor, Luscii Team Up on Cardiac Care Treatment

AliveCor and Luscii are launching the world's first 'virtual heart clinic in a box,' which aims to make it easy for any hospital or GP to deliver high-quality, remote patient monitoring to their patients. Read more here.

What Can Ubiquitous Radio Waves Do For Healthcare?

Dina Katabi is excited about the potential for artificial intelligence to help with real-time patient monitoring in healthcare.

moonbird latest research is out in Mayo Clinic Press Mayo Clinic Proceedings:Digital Health

They examined existing #meditation & #breathing devices for stress reduction & their characteristics via a systematic literature review & market analysis. Read more here.

Cogniss opens new UK with new global headquarters in Cambridge

Cogniss, a no-code ecosystem for digital health, has launched its new global headquarters in Cambridge, UK, as the tech company's growing user base of health innovators accelerates in the UK and Europe. Read more here.

NIHR and EPSRC to invest £25m for research into long-term health conditions

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) are investing £25m to fund new research for people living with multiple long-term conditions (MLTC). Read more here.

Ex-Habito boss raises £2.5m for savings app Communion

Savings app Communion, launched by the founder behind digital mortgage startup Habito, has raised £2.5m in a pre-seed funding round. The app combines a standard savings account, with a 3.66% AER, with an educational platform that coaches users on savings. Read…

Insourcing production: a strategic move for moonbird's growth and quality control

At Moonbird, they are committed to constant improvement and delivering the best possible experience to the customers. They recently made a bold decision to transition from outsourcing to insourcing the assembly of their handheld Moonbird devices. Read more here.

Why Market Research Is Essential For Biotech And Healthcare Companies

It’s a tough economic climate for biotech and healthcare companies. We’re seeing wave after wave of layoffs in the news, and not even the biggest or most powerful brands seem to be spared. As companies tighten their belts, internal marketing teams and their budgets are often among the first impacted. This can make market research feel like a tempting line item to slash—after all, when you’re struggling to budget brand-building in the first place, why spend the money to validate it?

A novel, wearable device may help detect breast cancer at home

A novel, wearable technology that can be attached to a bra may one day help people detect signs of breast cancer from the comfort of their homes. Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer worldwideTrusted Source, accounting for around 1 in 6 cancer-related deathsTrusted…

The Future Of Healthcare Has Arrived: How To Seize The Moment

Imagine if wearable technology could detect changes in your body’s systems—heart rate variability, blood pressure, sleep quality, oxygen levels—and alert you if something was out of the ordinary. Or better yet—imagine your doctor had access to this real-time health data and could proactively order tests when something seemed amiss, without requiring you to even step foot in the office.

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