Incubators and innovators: tech transforming neonatal baby care
Neonates are a population that has been historically underserved by the medtech industry. Very few devices are authorised for patients…
12 Apr 2021
HealthHero acquires Qare in major European telehealth deal
London-based telehealth start-up HealthHero has acquired Parisian medical video consultation firm Qare for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition cements HealthHero as the largest telehealth provider in Europe, now covering 22…
06 Apr 2021
BrainChip and Biotome partner to develop SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests
Australia-based BrainChip Research Institute and Biotome have entered into a research partnership to develop antibody tests for infections such as SARS-CoV-2. BrainChip’s Akida neuromorphic processor chip will be used to…
02 Apr 2021
Hearing aid aesthetics: how the appearance of devices can impact adherence
Hearing aids and cochlear implants can significantly improve accessibility and quality of life for people with aural impairments, but for some users, sociocultural issues and perceived stigma may leave them…
01 Apr 2021
Q&A: the game changing potential of digital therapeutics with Dr Brennan Spiegel
Digital healthcare is booming. According to a study by Juniper Research, the number of people using digital therapeutics and wellness apps will surge from 627 million in 2020 to more…
31 Mar 2021
BIOS named WIRED Health Startup Showcase winner
BIOS Health has been named the winner of this year’s WIRED Health Startup Showcase. The company uses artificial intelligence (AI)-powered neural interfaces to automatically read and write neural signals. By…
31 Mar 2021
How INBRAIN Neuroelectronics develops graphene-based neural implants
Graphene is the thinnest material known to man, a two-dimensional one-atom-thick layer of carbon. It’s also about 200 times stronger than steel, and is an excellent conductor of heat and…