Dexcom, Inc., a leader in glucose biosensing technology, on Tuesday announced the launch of its proprietary Generative AI platform, becoming the first continuous glucose monitor (CGM) manufacturer to integrate GenAI into its technology . The new Dexcom GenAI platform analyzes individual health data patterns to identify connections between lifestyle choices and glucose levels, providing actionable insights for improved metabolic health . Stelo, Dexcom’s over-the-counter glucose biosensor cleared by the FDA, is the first product to utilize the GenAI-enabled technology for weekly insights. An enhancement of Stelo’s Weekly Insights feature, which began rolling out this week, offers users more personalized tips,…
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Withings, a connected health technology company, showcased its vision for personal health at this year’s CES by unveiling concept products called OMNIA, BPM Vision, and Cardio-Check-Up to its heart health portfolio . OMNIA will offer users an interactive 360-degree view into their vital indications through voice command via a mirrored interface with a 3D body model and sensor-laden base. It will compile data from already-extant Withings devices such as smartwatches, scales, and sleep trackers into AI analysis for health biomarkers on heart health, sleep, activity, and nutrition. The company also unveiled the BPM Vision, a new blood pressure monitor boasting…
MedicosBiotech has received a CES Innovation Award in the Digital Health category for its Cure Silk chronic wound care solution, the company announced Tuesday. The award recognizes outstanding innovation, technology, and design. Cure Silk combines artificial intelligence with therapeutic patches made from spider silk protein. Users can use the Cure Silk app, which uses a smartphone camera to take pictures of wounds and analyze them . AI diagnostics within the app identify the wound types and severity, providing personalized treatment recommendations. The company says the technology is designed to be user-friendly, allowing individuals without medical training to manage chronic wounds…
A team of researchers from Luxembourg has developed a new AI algorithm trained to diagnose Type 2 diabetes by listening to a person’s voice—a novel, noninvasive, and possibly cheap screening methodology that could change the lives of many. This breakthrough was possible with the help of the Luxembourg Institute of Health, guided by Abir Elbeji and Dr. Guy Fagherazzi. They used high-end machine learning, which identified a subtle change of voice— a biomarker-characteristic of this pathology, which makes it distinct from other technologies currently in use. According to these researchers, their AI reached the same predictive level as the American Diabetes Association’s…
A 49-year-old man in the United Kingdom has become the first patient to successfully receive a double-lung transplant using a machine nicknamed “lungs in a box.” The record-breaking transplant, which relied on a new-generation lung transplant machine (XPSTM), was conducted by doctors at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge, UK. The XPSTM system from XVIVO, which uses a technique called ex-vivo lung perfusion (EVLP) to recondition donor organs, could significantly increase the number of viable donor lungs, offering new hope to those awaiting life-saving transplants. Daniel Evans-Smith underwent the procedure at the Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust…
Mon Health Medical Center has become the first in West Virginia and the surrounding region to offer a new, minimally invasive procedure for enlarged prostate using artificial intelligence. The procedure, called aquablation, uses a robotic system and a high-pressure water jet to remove excess prostate tissue. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate, is a common condition in aging men that can cause urinary problems. However, most conventional treatment approaches are usually invasive and involve incisions, heat, or cold. In contrast, ablation uses a precise, image-guided water jet to remove the obstructing tissue without causing extensive damage to the surrounding…
Mobile-health Network Solutions MaNaDr has launched ManaSocial, a new healthcare engagement platform for users, healthcare professionals, and healthcare organizations to connect and share knowledge on health-related topics. The platform, according to the company, is designed to give users the opportunity to share their knowledge and support one another. MaNaDr believes ManaSocial will enhance its position in the growing digital health market, and create opportunities for increased revenue growth, market expansion and shareholder value. The latest launch, announced on December 17, 2024, is an important part of MaNaDr’s growth strategy. It aims to tap into the digital health sector’s potential and extend…
Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) students will have access to free, confidential telehealth counseling services during the upcoming winter break, the district announced on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. The program, a partnership with Hazel Health, will allow students to access online therapy sessions from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Friday, excluding Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. The initiative is part of a $1.5 million investment from UnitedHealthcare to expand access to youth mental health services statewide through the Hazel Health platform, which currently serves an estimated 4.5 million students nationwide. Supporting Students in their Time…
India-based health technology startup Aciana has unveiled a mobile platform that leverages artificial intelligence in facial scans to provide instant health snapshots in only 30 seconds. Launched last week, the comprehensive healthcare platform powered by advanced genetic insight and AI-driven analytics aims to revolutionize how doctors check for health vitals. It combines multiple essential features usually found on separate medical devices in a single platform, saving doctors valuable time to tend to other patients. Available in the form of a mobile app compatible with most smartphones, Ciana is powered by a proprietary AI face scan that scans for more than 25 vital health metrics, including cardiovascular risk, metabolic disorder, diabetes risk, and mental stress, among others. Ciana licensed the face scan technology called Genewa from a Canadian company, which allows it to offer effortless health scans within…
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have identified a potential blood biomarker and a placental growth factor (PLGF) that could lead to earlier detection of cognitive impairment and dementia. The study has identified that the levels of PlGF, a protein, are directly related to vascular permeability in the brain, one of the most critical causes of cognitive decline among many senior citizens globally. With clinically approved early detection tests for dementia not yet available on the market, these findings could lead to the use of a simple blood test to detect dementia early before the onset of…
Light-it Group, a digital health solutions company, has launched Enlighten Ventures, a micro-VC fund to invest in early-stage digital health startups. The fund will support the healthtech ecosystem by investing in companies building digital health tools, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and generative AI healthcare solutions. Alan Brande, President of Light-it Group, said the venture takes the company’s mission beyond building its own products to backing startups in solving real healthcare problems, adding that the company’s expertise and network give startups an unparalleled advantage in the complex healthcare space. Investing In Early-Stage Digital Health Tech Startups According to the announcement, Enlighten Ventures…
Bengaluru-based Monitra Healthcare Private Limited has designed a chest patch that captures transient abnormal heartbeats, which usually vanish and are difficult to diagnose using conventional methods. This sleek, discreet patch continuously records an electrocardiogram (ECG), capturing brief, sudden changes in heart rhythm. High-resolution data is then analyzed using artificial intelligence and validated by experts to ensure accuracy. In a statement reported by Businessline, Aparna Bhogu, co-founder of Monitra Healthcare, said that their device would be helpful in detecting heart-related illnesses in many people experiencing frequent fleeting heart irregularities that are often difficult to diagnose. She added that Monitra Health’s device…
eHealth solutions are strategic for the functioning of the modern healthcare sector. They promote automation, increase efficiency, and improve the quality of patients’ care, making healthcare systems work for the good of healthcare professionals and patients alike. With the health systems in a scramble to modernize their operations, these solutions remain more critical than ever before. A recent market.us Media report shows that the eHealth market size will grow from USD 97.4 billion in 2023 to a record USD 393.6 billion presence in 2032. With such a positive forecast, the trend not only fuels hope for health tech but is…
Longevity-focused health management platform Function Health has partnered with GRAIL, Inc., a healthcare company focusing on early cancer detection and treatment, to expand access to revolutionary cancer screening. As reported earlier by HIT, the partnership allows over 400,000 Function Health customers access to GRAIL’s first-of-its-kind test called the Galleri test. The multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test is designed to screen for many types of cancers from just a single blood draw, adding to the company’s list of over 100 lab tests. Transforming Cancer Care Through Advanced Testing Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States.…
A medical technology company, Alimetry, has unveiled an advanced AI-powered wearable that could transform gut health diagnosis and change the lives of millions suffering from gut health illnesses. The new smart wearable device holds great potential to simplify and speed up the diagnostic process, solving the longstanding challenges associated with the traditional diagnostic approaches that are often slow and inefficient. This often leaves patients enduring prolonged suffering and reduced quality of life due to uncertain health conditions. Powered by artificial intelligence, Alimetry’s advanced wearable is designed to overcome the common shortfalls associated with traditional diagnostic approaches by accurately analyzing and…
Germany-based health tech startup providing tech-driven mental health solutions, Zenora, has launched an accessible AI Therapist App to improve access to mental healthcare support for all. Developed by clinical psychologists, the app leverages advanced AI technology to provide unbiased, personalized mental health support to meet unique individual needs. Zenora’s platform combines the power of cutting-edge technology with the latest trends in psychology to help users manage stress, enhance mood, and improve their overall emotional health. According to Alex Zimmer, a clinical psychologist and CEO of Zenora, the AI-driven therapists app shows the company’s commitment to enhancing access to mental health…
Elon Musk-backed neurotechnology company, Neuralink, has secured approval from Canadian health authorities for its first-ever global trial of the brain-computer interface (BCI) designed to help people control electronic devices and equipment using brain signals. According to the company’s announcement, it received approval from Health Canada for the ‘Canadian Precise Robotically Implanted Brain-Computer Interface’ (CAN-PRIME) trial at the University Health Network (UHN) hospital. The study, which will take place at the UHN’s Toronto Western Hospital, focuses on assessing the safety of Neuralink’s surgical robot (R1). Additionally, it will assess the essential functionalities of the company’s brain-computer interface (BCI) (R1 implant) in…
Ceryx Medical has initiated the first-in-human study of its Cysoni™ RSA Pacemaker’s potential to provide superior treatment for heart failure patients by boosting cardiac output through Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA) inputs. According to the company’s announcement today, the first human patient has been enrolled for the RSA-Pace study at Waikato Hospital in Hamilton, New Zealand. The record-setting study focuses on evaluating the company’s technology in heart failure patients requiring temporary pacing after surgery. RSA is a natural synchronization of the lungs and heart rhythms, which usually helps maximize cardiac output and efficiency. However, in patients suffering from heart failure, this…
Rula Health, a platform that connects users with a vast network of mental health providers, has partnered with Amazon Health Services to expand mental health services to more patients. As reported earlier by Mobilehealth News, the partnership will allow Amazon users to access Rula Health’s network of over 10,000 mental health professionals through Amazon’s Health Conditions Programs in just a few clicks. With this partnership, Rula will expand its offering to more patients looking for virtual mental health services and offer support through multiple steps involved in the mental health care experience. Rula Health’s platform provides access to over 80 clinical…
Eko Health, a San Francisco-based health tech startup pioneering the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for early lung and heart disease detection, has received a key designation code for its SENSORA™ platform designed for early disease detection. According to the company’s announcement, SENSORA™ received a Category III Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code from the American Medical Association (AMA). The Category III CPT code set to be effective as of July 1, 2025, will extend advanced heart disease detection capabilities to hospitals across the United States, offering coverage and reimbursements. Co-founded in 2013 by Connor Landgraf and Jason Bellet, Eko Health…