[ad_1] Pomelo Care, a virtual maternity care platform, announced it secured $46 million in Series B funding. Existing investors Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and First Round Capital led the round.   Stripes, Operator Partners, SV Angel and BoxGroup also participated in the round alongside angel investors Adam Boehler and Puneet Singh.  The New York-based company partners with […]

[ad_1] New AI helps lower cost of drug discovery Australian researchers have created a new drug discovery AI tool for decoding protein-molecule interactions without the need for rendering costly 3D structures.  Their drug discovery model called PSICHIC (PhySIcoCHemICal) uses AI to identify unique “fingerprints” of specific protein-molecule interactions from sequence data. PSICHIC was able to “effectively […]

[ad_1] GE HealthCare and MediView XR, a med-tech company leveraging augmented reality, announced the first successful clinical use of their co-developed OmnifyXR Interventional Suite System. OmnifyXR, which the companies announced they were co-developing in 2022, pairs GE’s imaging technology with MediView’s AR and surgical navigation platform to help physicians better assess a patient’s anatomy, make […]

[ad_1] I’ve posted before about why we don’t use scented candles and what we use instead. One of my favorite alternatives is essential oil diffusers, and many people asked what type of diffuser I use and recommend. I’m not an aromatherapy expert, but I have tried many types of diffusers. I wanted to share the pros and […]

[ad_1] Researchers at Flinders University have introduced a mobile application that helps persons with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to self-manage their condition. Developed by their partner, Adelaide-based digital health company goAct, the prototype app provides short targeted questions at random times, psychoeducation tools, and treatment advice.  A companion clinical dashboard allows care teams to track […]

[ad_1] Lenovo is partnering with Boston-based Rendever, a virtual reality company focused on the aging population, to implement VR technology into hospice care provider Carolina Caring’s offerings.  Through Rendever’s platform, users can participate in group sessions to share virtual reality immersive experiences aimed at building social connections and decreasing social isolation.  Rendever’s immersive offerings will […]

[ad_1] Nomad Health, which offers an online job portal for temporary healthcare workers, announced it has secured $22 million. HealthQuest Capital led the round, with participation from Icon Ventures, Adams Street, .406 Ventures, RRE Ventures and Polaris Partners.  The company also announced it has appointed Justin Lambert as its new CEO, replacing former CEO Dr. […]

[ad_1] Tagged With: anxious, arthritis, benefits, exercise, training, fitness, health, heart, lungs, stress, weight I am sure that most people realize that there are many benefits to exercising regularly, however, most of these people still choose not to do so. This article provides information about how our health can benefit from this exercise, which will […]

[ad_1] Wellth, a digital health startup that offers small financial rewards for completing health-related tasks, is launching a suite of in-app personalized, predictive health features to help control the leading factors affecting chronic health conditions, such as increased blood pressure.  Wellth works with insurers, providers and employers to offer an app that reminds users about […]

[ad_1] Oncology-focused digital therapeutics company Mika Health announced a partnership with pharma companies AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo for an initiative dubbed “UNITE” to provide digital therapeutics to women undergoing breast cancer treatments.  Mika Health’s app gives cancer patients access to psychological support to reduce disease-related anxiety, depression and stress. Patients can track side effects from […]