Consumer

The medical chat platform brings privacy protection to the public with technology usually reserved for secure messaging services. 

Across the world, men die about five years earlier than women. Yet men’s health, health inequalities experienced by men and poor access to services is not something that many policymakers naturally focus on says Prof. Sam Shah, global digital adviser and chief medical strategy officer, Numan Health.

New data from a 2,052-person survey suggest that older healthcare consumers value their trusted providers, while younger generations are willing to pay a "convenience premium" for easy-to-access virtual care.

Also: Nanowear picks up a 510(k) for its remote monitoring undergarments; RxVantage acquires onPoint Oncology.

Lucira's molecular testing kit allows individuals to collect their own nasal sample and insert it into a device that provides results in under 30 minutes. The company is aiming to sell the single-use tests for roughly $50.

A reduction of 134 admission days was recorded in a group of 33 patients. 

Patients will be able to compare medication brands and get prescriptions delivered to their home. 

The announcement comes a few months after Medtronic acquired the InPen device's original maker, Companion Medical.

The Amazon Alexa Care Hub connects a senior's personal assistant device to a caretaker's mobile app, and includes activity alerts, emergency contacts and other communications features.

The smartphone blood testing service is one of just a handful of SMEs selected for annual programme to transform the NHS.