Designed to be non-invasive and recyclable, the new-style COVID-19 test incorporates developments in saliva testing and eliminates the need for single-use plastic.
18.05.2022
California-based health technology startup myNurse has stopped operating following a major data breach in March that exposed the personal health information of its users. The company, which offered remote patient monitoring services and chronic care management, said the shutdown was “unrelated to the data security incident”, but gave no other reason for its decision.
16.05.2022
As part of our Quick Fire Questions - or QFQs - we spoke to Neil Daly, CEO of Skin Analytics, about using AI to detect skin cancer, using technology to design efficient patient pathways, and combatting dermatologist shortages,
16.05.2022
As part of our new quickfire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Zeinab Ardeshir, founder and chief pharmacist of PillSorted, about relieving pharmacists of administrative burden, blending compassionate care with technology, and running a tech enabled pharmacy on a shoestring budget.
12.05.2022
Thriva are on a mission to make Brits more knowledgable of their health. Jamie Walker spoke to founder, Hamish Grierson, about the power of blood tests, how machine learning can be used in healthcare, and how decentralised finances inspired the foundation of the company.
09.05.2022
Boryung Pharmaceutical, in collaboration with Axiom Space and Starburst Aerospace, has launched the first annual Care in Space Challenge, aimed at finding health care in space solutions from aerospace health care startups and other innovators. Selected participants will pitch their ideas in July before sharing solutions with investors in December.
02.05.2022
Back in 2016, a series of bold headlines claimed that artificial intelligence had reached the level of "boosting cancer screens to nearly 100% accuracy." By 2018, AI was all set to make "doctors obsolete."
27.04.2022
The NHS has a workforce crisis. More people are leaving than are joining, with the Guardian reporting last month that one in ten nursing posts, and one in 17 doctors’ posts, are currently unfilled.
21.04.2022
The women’s health and wellness industry has expanded exponentially over the last few years and it is expected that by 2027 it will be a $65B industry. Driving this growth are innovative companies focused on developing technology specifically aimed at addressing women’s health and wellbeing across a broad range of areas, including reproductive, sexual and mental health.
06.04.2022
As part of our new quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to MyArkeo's Jana Dowling about turning experiences of personal struggle into a business to help others, bouncing back from losing funding, and addressing an unmet need for mental health support.
28.03.2022
The pandemic has shown us how intrinsic technology has become to both our professional and personal lives. Whether it be video conferencing tools, or grocery ordering apps, without the technology, lockdowns around the world would have been a very different story.
24.02.2022
After becoming the first digital menopause startup to partner with the NHS, Bia Care has received additional funding to expand its availability to address the UK’s female health gap.
17.02.2022
It took 18 years for Dearbhail Ormond, CEO and founder of Frendo, to be given a diagnosis of endometriosis. Her harrowing experience led her to launch an app specifically designed to help endometriosis patients and those with suspected endometriosis symptoms.
14.02.2022
As part of our new quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Ranjan Singh, CEO and cofounder of HealthHero, about connecting the public with healthcare professionals, the challenges of hiring, and exploring new areas of care.
03.02.2022