Movendo launches AI to predict and prevent falls for seniors
Movendo Technology, which develops robotics for rehabilitation, has launched the Silver Index, an AI-based algorithm that helps to predict the risk of falls for senior citizens
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Miracor Medical Raises €24M in Series E Funding
Miracor Medical, the Belgian medical equipment developer, has raised €24M in a Series E funding round to advance its PiCSO clinical study programme, and for commercialization in Europe
ROQU Launches COVID-19 Health Passport
Dublin-based ROQU Group is launching the pilot of Health Passport, a digital platform designed to facilitate increased COVID-19 testing for businesses and the public
When will the US contact-tracing app be ready?
As the UK launches its new NHS Test and Trace app for COVID-19, the US is yet to get to grips with this vital part of handling exposure to the novel coronavirus
European Commission opens full investigation into Google + Fitbit merger
European Commission opens full investigation into Google acquisition of Fitbit with concerns around online advertising and digital health
Baxter and VIPUN Medical Collaborate on Gastric Monitoring System
Baxter International Inc., a US-based healthcare company, and VIPUN Medical, a Belgian company working on technological solutions to help improve medical nutrition, are collaborating to commercialise VIPUN Medical’s gastric monitoring system
COVID-19 wake-up call for UK obesity strategy
The UK government today launches its strategy to tackle obesity after evidence shows link with worse COVID-19 outcomes
Liva and Lloyds to trim UK waistlines
Lloyds Pharmacy in the UK is partnering with Liva Healthcare to provide a weight loss programme combining medical and digital interventions
iCAD unveils ProFound AI Risk for breast cancer evaluation
iCAD has launched ProFound AI Risk to provide accurate two-year, breast cancer risk evaluation, based only on a screening mammogram
Synapse Medicine closes €7 million round for drug safety platform
Synapse Medicine, the medical intelligence platform developer, has raised €7 million in a round led by MACSF