Latin America is stepping up its Healthtech game, and the results are already showing. The sector had a strong 2021, with some 44% of Healthtech startups experiencing a positive impact on their business due to the pandemic. Not to mention, VCs were particularly bullish in the region. New innovations are already transforming the lives of … Read more
Sleep solutions provider Somnology announced a partnership with Clarigent Health to integrate Clairity mental health technology into its Sleep Lab as a Service (SLaaS) platform. Sleep disorders and mental health are intertwined in a bidirectional relationship, where disturbances in one can adversely affect the other. Recognizing this connection, Somnology has chosen to enhance its SLaaS … Read more
Our wellness advice is expert-vetted. Our top picks are based on our editors’ independent research, analysis, and hands-on testing. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement From health selfies to invisible blood pressure measurement, this gear suggests the future of telehealth and digital medicine. Some of the most … Read more
ECRI, the patient safety organization, released its annual list of 10 technology trouble spots. Marcus Schabacker, CEO of ECRI, talks with us about taking steps to protect patients. More health systems and hospitals are looking to expand options to care for patients at home, but a new report points to some obstacles that threaten the … Read more
Whether it’s skipping the line at your pharmacy, getting 24/7 access to virtual support, recapping what the doctor said during a visit, or scoring game points for achieving health goals – a slew of innovative platforms sprang up to make that possible. Here are just a few verticals and respective players using digital health technology … Read more
We’re all getting older. New technology, some of which was unveiled at CES this year, is bridging care gaps and keeping up with the times. While antiquated devices meant for older adults may have fallen out of fashion, the need for new ways to stay healthy as you grow older is more “in” than ever. … Read more
Each time you open your social media accounts, an algorithm presents you with ads based on your preferences and interests. Former Facebook employee, Morgan Hewett, saw an opportunity to use that same technology to address an ongoing mental health challenge – treatment-resistant depression. Hewett co-founded Options MD, a telehealth platform that matches people with severe … Read more
Subscribe to STAT+ today, for the best life sciences journalism in the industry Thank you to the speakers and everyone who tuned into – and contributed to – this event. Be sure to catch up on key moments from the event. The pandemic turned out to be a proving ground for technology in health care, … Read more
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Editor’s note: As the year comes to a close, InnovationMap is looking back at the year’s top stories in Houston innovation. In the health tech category on InnovationMap, top stories included startups relocating to Houston to further advance their technologies, venture funding raised, and more. Be sure to click through to read the full story. … Read more