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OncoRes Medical QME probe for detecting residual cancerous tissues
OncoRes Medical receives $12.5M in latest funding to pursue clinical trials
By Adam Ang | 09:29 pm | May 24, 2022
The company develops a breakthrough device for detecting residual cancer tissues.
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AWS' new accelerator cohort will focus on health equity and more digital health briefs
By Emily Olsen | 02:49 pm | May 24, 2022
Also: Anumana receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for its ECG-based algorithm designed for early detection of pulmonary hypertension, and AI-enabled imaging companies Aidoc and Gleamer partner.
Doctors looking at imaging results
RapidAI receives FDA 510(k) to identify potential pulmonary embolism
By Emily Olsen | 12:51 pm | May 24, 2022
The Rapid PE Triage & Notification tool analyzes CT pulmonary angiograms to find potential cases and alert care teams.
A screenshot of a telehealth appointment with a provider
Parallel Learning scores $20M to expand pediatric behavioral health, learning support services
By Emily Olsen | 11:03 am | May 24, 2022
The company launched in December with a $2.8 million seed.
SwipeRx mobile app
Southeast Asian online pharmacy platform SwipeRx bags $27M in Series B funding
By Adam Ang | 04:50 am | May 24, 2022
The company seeks to grow its network of pharmacies across the region.
A doctor helping a patient synchronise their smartwatch with a mobile health app
Japanese firms collaborate to use wearable health data to drive drug discovery
By Adam Ang | 04:45 am | May 24, 2022
The study will accumulate objective lifestyle data from around 2,000 participants. 
A physician showing a patient their brain scan through a mobile tablet
Neurowyzr's digital brain screening tool comes to Parkway Shenton
By Adam Ang | 04:39 am | May 24, 2022
The web-based brain health assessment tool enables early detection of cognitive decline.
A person talks with a provider using a tablet
Study: Teletherapy program reduces OCD symptoms
By Emily Olsen | 02:28 pm | May 23, 2022
Researchers found a 43.4% mean reduction in patient-rated obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
An older man with an at-home caregiver
Caregiver support startup Homethrive raises $20M
By Emily Olsen | 12:45 pm | May 23, 2022
The company provides resources and care navigation for people who are assisting older family members or loved ones with disabilities.
Sleepio, NHS, digital therapeutics, DTx, insomnia
Sleepio becomes first digital therapeutic to receive NICE guidance
By Tammy Lovell | 07:42 am | May 21, 2022
The app has been recommended as an effective alternative to sleeping pills in the UK.