Fiona Keating

IOPerfect, AI, Ophthalmic Sciences
By  Fiona Keating 06:48 am December 8, 2021
A new device in the treatment of glaucoma has been introduced by Opthalmic Sciences. IOPerfect works by using artificial intelligence (AI) in a virtual reality-type headset which allows telediagnosis and remote monitoring. It can be self-administered, and patients can wear the headset to monitor their IOP (fluid pressure inside the eyes) at home. It is non-invasive and without the need for eye...
Ada health, Bayer, AI, symptom checker
By  Fiona Keating 07:59 am November 30, 2021
The partnership will help visitors to Bayer websites for Aspirin, Aleve, Midol, Cenesten and Iberogast to access Ada’s intelligent symptom assessment platform. Using an AI-based health assessment platform, Berlin-based Ada Health assists users in identifying the correct care, based on their individual requirements, risk factors and symptoms. The free app provides guidance via an AI chatbot which...
Docplanner, Jameda, telemedicine, digital apps, patient experience
By  Fiona Keating 06:40 am November 24, 2021
The world’s largest online healthcare marketplace, Docplanner is investing significant capital and resources into new acquisition Jameda. As part of the deal, Docplanner will add more than 200 new team members to Jameda, investing more than a quarter of a billion euros in the German market over the next three years. Munich-based Jameda, Germany’s biggest online healthcare marketplace from Hubert...
Lifen, Creadev, Luxera Capital Partners, data, AI
By  Fiona Keating 07:37 am November 19, 2021
Lifen has demonstrated strong growth in France, with more than 600 healthcare institution clients using its services to support over two million patients every month.  The funding, from Creadev and Luxera Capital Partners, will go towards European expansion and recruitment, which are Lifen's key priorities.  The Lifen Platform is built on three strands: connection to health data (flow management...
EIT Health, PhagoMed, BioNTech
By  Fiona Keating 09:09 am November 11, 2021
PhagoMed (now known as BioNTech after buyout), is developing novel synthetic lysin technology for precision antimicrobial treatments. The Vienna-based biotech company uses lysins, which are enzymes produced by bacteriophages that break down bacterial cell walls and kill bacteria. PhagoMed’s Lysin Builder platform allows for the development of synthetic lysins that create targeted antibacterials...
Karolinska University Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, artificial intelligence, big data, digital patient care
By  Fiona Keating 11:30 am October 27, 2021
Israel-based Sheba Medical Centre and the Swedish Karolinska University Hospital will work together in digital health, with the aim of bridging the gap between healthcare, research and innovation. WHY IT MATTERS Developing strategic partnerships between international hospitals is seen as a key area in order to combine knowledge and skill in bringing new solutions in digital healthcare that will...
DiGA, DTx, Burnout, Stress
By  Fiona Keating 01:46 am October 21, 2021
Digital therapeutic course 'HelloBetter Stress and Burnout' has been approved by the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices as a Digital Health Application (DiGA). As a result, it can now be prescribed to around 50 million adults in Germany. Recently, Emmanuel Macron announced plans to replicate Germany’s DiGA Fast Track process in France - as reported in Healthcare IT News.  WHAT'S THE...