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Clinical trials platform based on machine learning launched by Israel’s BGU
By Rachel McArthur | 12:20 pm | October 22, 2020
The yet-to-be-named programme reportedly “leverages machine learning to optimise a clinical trial’s chances of success” through the analysis of factors such as patient population recruitment and dropout rate.
South African health tech startup Udok raises €518k in seed round
By Sara Mageit | 08:19 am | October 22, 2020
The connected care platform aims to strengthen its patient centric approach and build on its delivery of online doctor's consultations.
PocDoc launches COVID-19 workplace testing to help get Britain back to work
By Sara Mageit | 06:53 am | October 22, 2020
The company will provide businesses a unique QR code for each employee and a HR dashboard.
NUS spin-off company develops one-minute breath test to detect COVID-19
By Dean Koh | 05:15 am | October 22, 2020
Breathonix’s breath analysis technology works by detecting Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) present in a person’s exhaled breath.
Level Ex unveils in-browser, multiuser surgical training simulation
By Dave Muoio | 03:51 pm | October 21, 2020
The Virtual Technique Guides software "supports thousands of medical procedures" across 27 surgical specialties and subspecialties, and allows participants to collaborate on training regardless of their physical location.
Digital fitness coaching service Future scores $24M in funding
By Laura Lovett | 03:41 pm | October 21, 2020
The company offers personalized fitness plans and daily text-based coaching. 
Teladongo announces executive leadership team; MedCrypt adds cybersecurity veteran to board of directors; and more digital health hires
By Mallory Hackett | 02:07 pm | October 21, 2020
Also: Zipari adds two to its leadership team; HealthJoy appoints CMO; DispatchHealth brings on two new hires; and more.   
Imaging analysis AI startups announce 510(k)s for prostate cancer, incidental pulmonary embolism algorithms
By Dave Muoio | 01:28 pm | October 21, 2020
Quantib and Ezra's automated tools support diagnosis and measurement of the prostate and prostate lesions, while Aidoc's algorithm acts as an always-on catch net for unsuspected blockage of pulmonary arteries.
FDA slates VR for lower back pain and fibromyalgia for expedited review
By Laura Lovett | 01:10 pm | October 21, 2020
AppliedVR's EaseVRx landed an FDA Breakthrough Device designation for its tool that combines VR and cognitive behavioral therapy. 
Diabetes clinic for remote continuous data monitoring launches in Dubai
By Rachel McArthur | 09:54 am | October 21, 2020
Following a soft launch in September, the GluCare Integrated Diabetes Center says it monitors the data of its patients in real-time, plus employs digital therapeutics.