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Posted: 15 november 2024

Health tech investment shows signs of recovery in 2024: SVB

Funding in the first eight months of the year has already exceeded pre-pandemic levels, according to Silicon Valley Bank. But high valuations recorded in 2021 are still affecting the market. Read more here.

We Just Got More Evidence That Long COVID Is a Brain Injury

The exact nature of long COVID is still coming to light, but we just got some of the best evidence yet that this debilitating condition stems from a brain injury. Read more here.

Video Games Boost Cognition, Exercise Improves Mental Health

A large-scale study has revealed that playing video games improves cognitive abilities, while physical exercise enhances mental health, but each activity only affects one domain. The study, involving over 1,000 participants, found that frequent gamers performed cognitively like people 13.7…

How AI Helps Diagnose Rare Diseases

Rare diseases pose a significant challenge for health care professionals. These conditions — often complex and elusive — lead patients through a lengthy journey before a diagnosis is finally reached. The process is riddled with uncertainties, as symptoms usually mimic…

Apple begins testing AI software designed to bring a smarter Siri to the iPhone 16

Apple is giving more people the chance to test a software update that will implant artificial intelligence into its virtual assistant Siri and automate a variety of tedious tasks on the latest iPhone coming out Friday. Read the full article…

GE HealthCare introduces elevated POC ultrasound solutions and new tablet-based Venue Sprint

GE HealthCare announced the launch of enhanced Venue ultrasound systems and a new solution, setting the pace of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS): Venue Sprint. Read more in the MedTech Spectrum blog here.

Three new life science start-ups thrive at Discovery Park

A group of former Pfizer employees have successfully created their own businesses based at and supported by Discovery Park, a thriving life sciences community in Kent. Read the full article here.

Medtronic, Siemens Healthineers team up on spine surgery imaging

Two of the top 10 largest medtech companies will partner together on robotic head and spine procedures, with Medtronic looking to link its surgical suite with Siemens Healthineers’ pre- and post-op imaging know-how. Read more here.

SBRI Healthcare announces new funding for work-related digital innovations to support individuals with poor mental health

SBRI Healthcare has announced a new funding competition seeking “work-related digital innovations for individuals with poor mental health”, focusing on supporting individuals to stay in work, return to work, or overcome barriers to workforce entry. Deadline: 13 November 2024 Read…

Congratulations to our friends from IntelliProve on the collaboration with Neutraal Ziekenfonds Vlaanderen!

Being one of the fastest-growing health insurance funds in Belgium, NZVL is committed to innovation and digitalisation while maintaining a personal, human-centered approach. By integrating IntelliProve's technology, they provide their customers with enhanced health insights, reinforcing their focus on meaningful…

Introducing the CUE App 2 – the new CUE App is now available!

If you already have the Charco app, it will update automatically if you’ve enabled automatic updates. If not, please update it manually or download it here for Android or iOS. With the brand-new CUE App, they aim to support you further…

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