When people think of careers in healthcare, the role of a medical doctor (MD) is often the first that comes to mind. While becoming a physician is a highly respected and demanding career path, there are many other avenues within the healthcare field that offer fulfilling and impactful roles, playing a part in advancing medical research, improving patient care, and ensuring public health. Here are six career paths that play a part in the healthcare industry without requiring a medical degree.
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CalmiGo Launches Platform to Help Users Manage Anxiety and Track Progress
What You Should Know:
- CalmiGo, a pioneer in providing immediate relief and long-term care for anxiety, PTSD, and panic attacks, has unveiled its enhanced platform, CalmiGo Plus.
- The innovative solution combines the award-winning CalmiGo device with a new app that leverages gaming technology and data insights to help users effectively manage their anxiety.
A Comprehensive Approach to Anxiety Relief
CalmiGo Plus offers a multi-faceted approach to anxiety
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Smith+Nephew and JointVue Partner to Enhance Personalized Knee Replacement Surgery
What You Should Know:
- Smith+Nephew, a global medical technology company, has joined forces with JointVue to offer surgeons a new level of personalized planning for robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery.
- This collaboration integrates JointVue's patented OrthoSonic™ 3D Surgery Planning Technology with Smith+Nephew's CORI◊ Surgical System, providing surgeons with advanced tools to optimize procedures and improve patient outcomes.
Personalized Planning with 3D
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Study: Twin Health Treats Hypertension in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
What You Should Know:
- Twin Health, a company known for its Digital Twin™ AI platform that helps individuals achieve remission of type 2 diabetes, has announced promising results in a new study focused on hypertension.
- Published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the study demonstrates that the platform can effectively help users control blood pressure and reduce their reliance on medication.
Addressing the Link Between Diabetes and Hypertension
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Maven Clinic Secures $125M to Expand Women’s and Family Health Services
What You Should Know:
- Maven Clinic, the world's leading virtual clinic dedicated to women's and family health secures $125M in Series F funding led by StepStone Group.
- The round also included particpation from participation from existing investors General Catalyst, Sequoia, Oak HC/FT, Icon Ventures, Dragoneer Investment Group, and Lux Capital bringing Maven's total funding to over $425M.
A Comprehensive Platform for Every Stage
Maven Clinic stands out for its
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Talkiatry & Biogen Parnter to Tackle Postpartum Depression with Accessible Virtual Care
What You Should Know:
- Talkiatry, a provider of in-network psychiatric care, is taking on the challenge of postpartum depression (PPD) with a new initiative aimed at improving access to mental health support for new mothers.
- Recognizing the urgent need for timely and effective care for PPD, Talkiatry has partnered with Biogen Inc. to launch a dedicated program that combines educational resources with accessible virtual psychiatry services.
The Postpartum Challenge
PPD
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Cedars-Sinai Joins Study to Address Cancer Disparities in Asian Americans
What You Should Know:
- Cedars-Sinai Cancer is taking a major step towards addressing health disparities by participating in the largest-ever national study focused on cancer risk factors in Asian Americans.
- The initiative, funded by the National Cancer Institute, aims to uncover the reasons behind the disproportionately high rates of cancer within various Asian American communities.
Uncovering the Causes of Cancer Disparities
The study, which plans to enroll 20,000
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Ascensia Launches World’s First One-Year CGM System, Eversense® 365
What You Should Know:
- Ascensia Diabetes Care has announced the U.S. launch of the Eversense® 365 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system, an advancement in diabetes management.
- Developed by Senseonics Holdings, Inc., Eversense 365 is the world's first and only CGM system to offer an entire year of continuous glucose monitoring with a single sensor. This innovative technology received FDA clearance last month for individuals with type 1 and type 2 diabetes aged 18 years
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JOYA Emerges from Stealth with $5M for Skin Health & Wellness Benefit Platform
What You Should Know:
- JOYA, the first employee skin health and wellness benefit platform, is making a splash with its launch and $5M in seed funding round led by LUX Capital, Mosaic General Partnership, Arsama Trust, and Joyance Partners.
- The investment will fuel JOYA's ambitious plans for team expansion, product development, market growth, and increased access to providers.
Skin Health: A Growing Priority
The skin health and wellness market in the U.S. is booming,
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FemTech: Hyivy Health Secures $2M for Next-Gen Pelvic Rehabilitation Platform
What You Should Know:
Hyivy Health most recent $2M seed funding round was led by Zcube – Zambon Research Venture along with contributions from Beresford Ventures, Equation Angels, FACIT, mHub, Women’s Equity Lab, and the founding partner of Chai Ventures.
The funds are crucial for the advancement of Hyivy Health clinical trials and to prepare for market entry. CEO Rachel Bartholomew acknowledges fundraising challenges in the femtech space. “Fundraising in the women’s health space is still
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