In this week’s Health Tech World Podcast we speak to ShareMy.Health co-founder and CEO, Galen Murdock. The same offline data synchronisation technology used by airlines like Alaska, Delta and Lufthansa to ensure in-flight services go smoothly is now being put to use by ShareMy.Health for vital digital-based child nutrition services online in Internet connection dead zones. Galen is incredibly passionate about his work so it was a pleasure to talk to him for the podcast. Listen now on Spotifty or your chosen podcast platform. The post Listen: The tech supporting child malnutrition pr ..read more

In the eye health industry, eyewear has always been significant in raising awareness and promoting eye protection and safety. The global sunglasses market, estimated to reach $23.52 billion (£18.89 billion) in 2023, is anticipated to continue at a compound annual growth rate of 5.6 per cent from 2024 to 2030. Some of the many factors contributing to the rising popularity of eyewear include the detrimental impacts of UV radiation and the heightened risk of various conditions it may cause, including corneal sunburns and diseases like cataracts and eye cancers. Another key factor driving the mark ..read more

The US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) has awarded a four-year grant of more than $2.6 million for the development of a sensor which has the potential to revolutionise COPD management. The research project is led by Dr Harry Rossiter, an investigator at The Lundquist Institute (TLI) and Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and aims to develop wearable multiplex biosensors to monitor exacerbation risk in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD affects approximately 16 million Americans and is the third leading cause of death globally. Acute e ..read more

New research highlights how artificial intelligence is being used to help manage and find new treatments for erectile dysfunction. In a review published in the journal of UroPrecision, researchers from the University of Texas McGovern Medical School reveal how artificial intelligence (AI) is setting a new course in men’s sexual health, specifically in the diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). This comprehensive review, led by Run Wang and Darren Sanchez from The University of Texas McGovern Medical School and MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA, delineates AI ..read more

InvoX Pharma and Insilico Medicine have entered a new strategic collaboration to combine Insilico’s AI and computational services with invoX’s drug discovery and data science capabilities. The aim of the collaboration is to enhance research and development activities for invoX by identifying potential novel indications for pipeline assets in oncology. The collaboration will utilise Insilico’s target discovery engine, PandaOmics®, in conjunction with invoX’s own drug research and development expertise, to identify new potential indications of interest for existing assets in invoX’s pipeline. Th ..read more

Ergéa UK, the vendor-neutral provider of Managed Equipment Services (MES), has announced the launch of its experienced team, known as the ‘Transformation Team.’ This strategic initiative highlights Ergéa’s rebranding of its MES offering as ‘Transformation Services’. Unlike traditional MES models, Ergéa’s Transformation Services view technology as a catalyst rather than an end goal. These services support organisations with medical equipment/asset management, build and enabling works, consumables management and support digital transformation having the patient at the centre of everything. Ergéa ..read more

The therapist-patient relationship could matter more than the effects of psychedelics themselves when treating depression, the findings from a new study suggest. Researchers analysed data from a 2021 clinical trial that found psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms, combined with psychotherapy in adults was effective at treating major depressive disorder. Data included depression outcomes and participant reports about their experiences with psilocybin and their connection with therapists. The research showed that the stronger the relationship between a participant and clinician – called a therape ..read more

Mental health platform Headspace has announced it now offers mental health coaching for its direct-to-consumer subscriber base and will bring therapy services to consumers later in 2024. From this month, US consumers can sign up to access one-on-one support from a mental health coach, enabling them to tackle a wide range of life challenges that may not require a therapist. Headspace mental health coaches aim to help people with issues such as managing everyday stress, building healthier relationships and improving emotional resilience. Members can chat with a coach on their within the Headspac ..read more

The Highland Marketing advisory board discussed social care and technology a year into the Covid-19 pandemic. Three years on, there has been progress and set-backs, leaving plenty of questions for an incoming government.  The Highland Marketing advisory board last discussed adult social care in April 2021; a year into the Covid-19 crisis that had demonstrated its value – while highlighting some of its challenges. The sector had gone into the pandemic facing a chronic shortage of funding and staff, while the Covid-19 response highlighted that care homes and domiciliary providers ..read more

Researchers in the US have developed a new shoe insole technology that helps reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers, a dangerous open sore that can lead to hospitalisation and leg, foot or toe amputations. Diabetes affects about 39 million people in the US and can damage the small blood vessels that supply blood to the nerves, leading to poor circulation and foot sores, also called ulcers. About a third of people with diabetes develop foot ulcers during their lifetime. In the US more than 160,000 lower extremity amputations are performed annually due to complications from diabetic foot ulcers ..read more