Author: Daniel Onyango

Mobihealth and 39 other health tech startups have been picked for the HealthTech Hub’s accelerator program focusing on developing health tech solutions across the African continent. The selected startups will have lifetime access to the Hub’s network and open source, get funding opportunities for innovations in public health, and have access to mentorship programs. As reported by the Punch newspaper, the United Nations Development Programme announced last week at the YouthConnekt Africa Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, that the initiative is part of a partnership between the Rwandan government and the Timbuktoo Africa Innovation Foundation. Headquartered in Kigali, the HealthTech Hub…

HealthSci.AI, the provider of an AI-powered healthcare technology platform, has unveiled biotech-driven and health-focused chatbots designed to empower users with individualized support and guidance in diverse biotechnology and health topics. According to the company’s announcement on Tuesday, November 12, the chatbots provide an innovative way for users to proactively take charge of their health while also enabling them to navigate the complexities of biotechnology. HealthSci.AI’s launch featured a total of eight health assistant chatbots, including four dedicated to health and the other four dedicated to biotechnology. Each chatbot is designed with specific functionalities critical for addressing everyday wellness and providing…

Viz.ai, a medical technology company specializing in disease diagnostics and intelligent care coordination, has received the 2024 Prix Galien USA Award for Best Digital Health Solution. According to the company’s announcement, it received the award for its innovative Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy module, Viz HCM™, highlighting the technology’s transformative impact on AI-powered coordinated patient care. The Prix Galien Award, often dubbed the “Nobel Prize of life sciences,” is one of the most distinguished accolades in the field of life sciences. It recognizes exceptional innovations with great potential to transform human health and healthcare at large. According to Dr. Chris Mansi, CEO and…

Ontrak Health, a behavioral health prediction and care management platform, has partnered with Sentara Health Plans to expand its offerings to commercially-insured as well as self-funded members in Virginia through Sentara’s Marketplace. The partnership between Ontrak and Sentara will help expand behavioral health offerings through Ontrak’s Engage platform, according to a news report by Mobile Health News. The Engage platform offers 12-month coaching options for members eligible to address physical and behavioral health barriers and their social needs. It uses AI to accurately identify people whose chronic conditions can improve through behavioral changes and recommend care pathways for optimal results.…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a digital transformation handbook for primary healthcare to help countries transition from paper-based records to digital information systems. The move comes amid rapid technological advancement in the healthcare sector, with digital healthcare information systems and care delivery platforms enhancing access to healthcare and improving care delivery globally. Outlining systems and software requirements for patient-centered point-of-service systems, the 98-page handbook released last Friday, was put together after years of collaboration with the Department of Digital Health and Innovation as well as the Human Reproduction Program. It highlights how healthcare organizations worldwide can integrate digital…

Scientists from Scotland have developed a low-cost polymer-based device to help prevent blood clots in patients immobilized after medical surgery. Developed by Dr Philip Hands and Professor Marc Desmulliez of the University of Edinburgh alongside Drs Lisa Macintyre and Vasileios Mitrakos of Heriot-Watt University, the sensor is thinner, more sensitive, and flexible than similar devices on market. It also features wireless connectivity for seamless transmission of real-time pressure readings to the handheld reader. The sensor is fitted underneath compression stockings and bandages while the pressure readings are taken from a handheld reader, allowing physicians to ascertain whether or not the…

As the healthcare sector turns to new-age technologies to streamline workflow, improve efficiency, cope with the ever-growing demand for healthcare services, and enhance patient outcomes, the industry has increasingly become one of the prime targets of modern cyber-breaches. From community health facilities like Memorial Hospital and Manor in Georgia to the largest healthcare providers, compromises in business emails and ransomware attacks are causing significant disruptions to daily healthcare services in the United States, resulting in losses worth millions for each case. While the cybersecurity budget has increased significantly to help fend off cyber breaches, a report released by the Ponemon Institute earlier…

Comprehensive Healthcare at Home (CHAH) has partnered with Chooch to integrate the latter’s AI models into its AI-powered solutions to offer home-based care in Canada, enhancing patient care. Under the agreement, CHAH will deploy Chooch’s Vision AI Care to help detect early indicators of health complications, falls, and injuries using a real-time monitoring camera and AI-driven analysis. According to a WHO report, falls are among the leading causes of unintentional injury death globally, claiming the lives of over 684,000 people worldwide every year. Depending on the injuries, which always range from head injuries, trauma, fractured bones, and other types of injuries, such…

Femtech startup providing women’s health solutions, Mira Care, has launched an at-home menopause transition kit called Mira Max to help women make informed decisions about their fertility. The Mira Max hormone monitor offers comprehensive monitoring of reproductive hormones, including Luteinizing hormone (LH), Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Estradiol-3-glucuronide (E3G), and Pregnanediol glucuronide (PdG), which are critical for determining one’s fertility. The kit leverages the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to empower women with the capability to track their hormone levels throughout their transition journey and make well-informed decisions about their reproductive health. Addressing the Challenge of Menopause Transition Mira’s menopause transition kit helps…

Quris-AI, a leading Bio-AI innovator disrupting the drug development process using advanced artificial intelligence models, has acquired Nortis to improve its platform’s ability to predict drug safety and efficacy in humans. The acquisition of the Brazil-based microphysiology systems (MPS) technology pioneer allows Quris-Ai to integrate Nortis’ Kidney-on-Chip technology into its Bio-AI platform, enhancing the company’s capability in helping pharmaceutical companies develop safe and effective medicines. Enhancing Drug Safe and Efficacy Using Cutting-edge Technology Quris-AI’s acquisition of Nortis goes beyond the company’s operational efficiency to the overall safety of drugs for humans. Approved by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences…

Paragonix Technologies, a pioneer of organ transportation and preservation technologies, has successfully completed the first human case using a next-generation technology named the PancreasPak™ Organ Preservation System. The record-breaking case was undertaken by Dr. Matthew Hunter Witt from the Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Transplant Institute, with the new-generation organ transplant system playing a critical role in preserving and protecting the human pancreas from the donor to the recipient. According to the company’s announcement on Wednesday, the PancreasPak™ Organ Preservation System preserved and actively monitored the donor pancreas for the entire journey from the donor to the recipient, which took about 10 hours…

Philips, a global health technology company developing innovative solutions for the healthcare sector, has secured $25 million from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to improve predictive health monitoring of military officers. Under the deal, Philips will enhance the development and deployment of the military-grade Rapid Analysis of Threat Exposure (RATE) algorithm, ensuring personnel’s well-being in environments with potential health threats. RATE leverages the power of AI to detect pre-symptomatic infections in military personnel, helping contain the spread and reducing the downtime of the infection by seeking early medical intervention or practicing self-isolation. Since its launch, the predictive health monitoring system…

UAE-based medical technology startup Mad Wolf Medical Trading LLC has developed an all-in-one mobile health station that allows people to get in anytime and receive healthcare services without physical interaction with a doctor. According to a news report published by Khaleej Times, the high-tech mobile health platform displayed at the Healthcare Future Summit, which began on Tuesday, October 29, in Dubai,  allows individuals to walk in, be attended to by a doctor virtually, and have their prescribed medicine dispensed at the end of the session. While this technology is not yet commercialized, it holds immense potential to improve access to healthcare,…

Novosound, a pioneering Scottish medical technology startup developing innovative medical imaging sensors, has unveiled the first-ever ultrasonic device for blood pressure monitoring. According to the company’s announcement on Monday, the breakthrough paves the way for the development of tiny blood pressure monitoring devices that can be integrated into other wearables, such as smart rings and smartwatches, while still achieving accuracy levels comparable to conventional electronic cuff devices. Novosound’s ultrasonic blood pressure monitor builds on the company’s Slanj platform technology developed in collaboration with the Texas Medical Centre in Houston. The announcement of the breakthrough in developing the world’s first wearable ultrasound device for…

identifeye HEALTH, a Connecticut-based health technology startup developing AI-driven and automation solutions in health, has launched an innovative AI-driven retinal diagnostic camera, identifeye System, to democratize access to high-quality vision care. As reported by HIT, the system will help healthcare professionals integrate retinal imaging into healthcare settings for routine check-ups, enabling early detection and timely management of various health conditions, including diabetic retinopathy— the leading cause of preventable blindness among American adults. With the retina being the only unique place in the human body where both the blood vessels and the nerves can be non-invasively observed directly, it provides a unique…

Trucker’s Body Shop has launched a comprehensive digital health platform to address the healthcare needs of US-based truckers. Due to the nature of their work, truckers have tight schedules and long driving hours. Therefore, they do not have the convenience of accessing healthcare services in their preferred health facilities. Taking that into consideration, the newly launched telehealth platform is specifically designed to enable truckers, their families, and friends to access healthcare services on the go, regardless of their location in the United States. This allows them to access vital health assistance in weight management, medication, and overall wellness. Additionally, the platform gives…

Health technology company CopilotIQ and Biofourmis, a tech-backed home care solutions leader, have merged to create the first end-to-end platform to offer comprehensive AI-driven in-home care. The newly developed platform is designed to deliver a full range of care covering pre-surgical optimization to chronic care management. As part of the merger deal, all investors from the two business entities, including OpenSpace Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, and General Atlantic, will continue investing in the newly founded business. Addressing Challenges in In-Home Care Delivery The new combined business provides an all-in-one platform that simplifies in-home care delivery by managing multiple points for a…

DUOS, a digital health innovator focusing on developing personal assistant platform solutions to help seniors age independently, has launched its next-generation AI chat platform, Chat 2.0, to improve access to healthcare by older adults. The new version of the chat platform has been built on the remarkable success of Duos’ previous version, Chat 1.0, providing a more intuitive, personalized, and actionable care experience for older people. Co-founded in 2020 by Karl Ulfers, Anne Aponte, and Jacques Anderson JD, Duos platform helps the elderly perform diverse tasks such as support, errands, transportation, shopping, nutrition, and community engagements. Empowering the Elderly to…

Fluent, a provider of software solutions for the oral health industry, has partnered with Adravision to leverage the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve Fluent’s oral health optimization platform. The collaboration between the two technology companies comes amid the rapid adoption of AI-backed technologies in the healthcare sector to streamline workflow and improve efficiency and quality of care. Sean Carroll, CEO of Fluent, said in the announcement that the newly forged product development partnership with Adravision will boost the effectiveness of its oral health technology and boost its platform’s efficiencies to the next level. Under the collaboration, the two teams will also…

Google has partnered with leading med tech companies in India and Thailand to expand its diabetic retinopathy AI to the APAC to support 6 million AI screening in low-income and underserved regions. According to a news report published by Medical Device Network, Google Health has licensed the diagnostic AI model to three leading health tech firms: AuroLab, Perceptra, and Forus Health. These firms will seek regulatory approval to integrate the technology into healthcare systems in the APAC region, enabling them to provide diabetic retinopathy screening at no cost to patients. The integration will also help expand the technology’s reach and…