Health and Wellness

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By  Adam Ang 02:02 am May 10, 2024
A mobile application used to assess sports-related head and brain injuries is now being tested for detecting and monitoring neurological disorders.  BrainEye's mobile test is now being studied in clinical trials at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. It digitises the traditional eye movement test, which is done in 60 seconds through a mobile device, and then collects and measures over 20 ocular...
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By  Jessica Hagen 12:58 pm May 9, 2024
Telehealth and medical transportation company DocGo reported a data breach in an SEC filing on May 7. The company stated it identified a cybersecurity incident in which consumers' protected health information was accessed and acquired regarding the company's U.S. ambulance transportation business.  The company said it took steps to contain and respond to the incident, and no other business lines...
Professor Sonja March of USQ demonstrating the use of Momentum to a parent and child
By  Adam Ang 12:25 am May 9, 2024
A new online platform has launched offering what could be the most comprehensive digital health mental health programme for young people in Australia – without relying on the convenience of artificial intelligence.  Backed by the Australian government's Medical Research Future Fund, Momentum provides free access to treatments, tools, and techniques for addressing common mental health problems to...
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By  Jessica Hagen 03:19 pm May 8, 2024
Teletherapy company Talkspace reported its first quarter financial results for the year, showing a 36% increase in revenue over the prior-year period, to $45.4 million, and a 30% increase in gross profit to $21.7 million.  Operating expenses were down 9% from the prior year to $23.4 million, while payor revenue increased 92% from the first quarter of 2023, and direct-to-enterprise revenue...
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By  Nathan Eddy 12:51 pm May 8, 2024
Infant monitoring specialist Owlet's Dream Sock has received CE Mark certification by the European Union, meeting its required safety and health requirements and paving the way for the device to be sold in Germany, France and the U.K. later this year. The Dream Sock, which wraps around a baby's foot, is a nonprescription medical pulse oximetry solution for infants aged 1 to 18 months weighing 6...
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By  Jessica Hagen 04:12 pm May 6, 2024
WeightWatchers announced its partnership with Personify Health to allow employers to offer the company's business solutions to help employees access weight-related healthcare offerings, including behavioral health, medication management and virtual care.  WeightWatchers for Business offers programs focused on changing behavior, including programs tailored for individuals with diabetes or those on...
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By  Adam Ang 08:15 pm May 5, 2024
Consultmed to replatform to InterSystems' IRIS for Health Consultmed is moving its referral management software to InterSystems IRIS for Health data platform.  The move comes as the health IT provider looks to "do integrations at scale." Hosted on Microsoft Azure, Consultmed enables referral management, virtual triage, Advice & Guidance, secure messaging, digital patient forms, requests for...
Dr. Julia Frydman, medical director for palliative care at Thyme Care
By  Jessica Hagen 12:00 pm May 2, 2024
Value-based cancer care platform Thyme Care is launching Enhanced Supportive Care, a virtual palliative care support program to assist its members and caregivers with managing physical and psychological symptoms accompanying cancer diagnosis and treatment.    The program will be led by Dr. Julia Frydman, the company's first medical director for palliative care. Frydman previously worked in the...
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By  Jessica Hagen 04:57 pm May 1, 2024
TeleRare Health announced its launch to offer virtual care appointments for individuals with rare diseases, focusing on diagnosis, disease assessment and ongoing care.  The platform connects patients with expert clinicians and offers molecular diagnostics, as well as care coordination and referral services. It also provides information on approved therapies for rare diseases and patient advocacy...
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By  Jessica Hagen 01:51 pm April 30, 2024
Boston-based wearable fitness company WHOOP announced it expanded its language offerings and global footprint, now shipping to 56 markets worldwide, including Hong Kong, Bahrain, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Israel, Taiwan and Kuwait. WHOOP's wearable health tracker collects physiological data on heart rate, sleep, recovery and strain. Users also have the option to track their menstrual cycle. Its...