What You Should Know:
- New data from Nomi Health reveals a counterintuitive trend dubbed the "MSK Paradox": white-collar employees report significantly higher rates of musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders than their blue-collar counterparts.
- A national analysis of 435 employers showed that employees in office-based, professional roles had 38% higher MSK rates than skilled laborers. The study found that 27% of office workers reported incidents of back pain, compared to just 18% of
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AbbVie Acquires Gilgamesh’s Psychedelic MDD Program For Up To $1.2B
What You Should Know:
- AbbVie and Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals Inc. have announced a definitive agreement for AbbVie to acquire Gilgamesh's lead investigational candidate, bretisilocin, which is in clinical development for the treatment of patients with moderate-to-severe major depressive disorder (MDD).
- The deal is valued at up to $1.2B, which includes an upfront payment and development milestones. As part of the acquisition, Gilgamesh will spin off a new entity that will
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Femtech: Mira Launches Ultra4™, the First At-Home Hormone Monitor with Lab-Quality Insights
What You Should Know:
- Mira, a hormonal health company, has launched Ultra4™, the first at-home hormone monitor to provide lab-quality insights.
- The new device tracks four key hormones—FSH, LH, E3G, and PdG—with a single wand and a 16-minute test. For the first time, people can monitor their entire cycle from home, from ovulation strength to hormonal balance, with the same precision previously available only in clinics.
Why Tracking Four Hormones Matters
Ultra4™'s technology
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Sonio Launches New AI-Powered Product Suite to Enhance Maternal Healthcare in the U.S.
What You Should Know:
- Sonio, a MedTech company specializing in women’s and children’s health, has announced a new range of product offerings designed to serve the maternal community across the U.S..
- The new product offerings, which include Sonio Start, Sonio Plus, Sonio Premium, and Sonio Enterprise, are designed to meet the different needs of clinics and health systems at every level of care.
Addressing Inefficiencies with AI and Automation
The new offerings were specifically
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M&A:Tempus AI Acquires Digital Pathology Leader Paige for $81.25M
What You Should Know:
- Tempus AI, Inc., a technology company focused on advancing precision medicine with AI, has acquired Paige, an AI company specializing in digital pathology.
- The acquisition, valued at $81.25M, paid predominantly in Tempus common stock, is a strategic move to grow Tempus's dataset, expand its technical team, and strengthen its position in digital pathology.
A Comprehensive Dataset and Pioneering AI Applications
Since its founding in 2017, Paige has
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Eko Health Appoints Dr. Jerome Adams as Distinguished Medical Advisor
What You Should Know:
- Eko Health, a company specializing in AI-powered cardiac and pulmonary detection, has announced that Dr. Jerome Adams, former U.S. Surgeon General, has joined the company as a Distinguished Medical Advisor.
- Dr. Adams brings with him decades of experience in clinical practice, public health, and policy leadership. His appointment comes at a time of accelerated company growth and a national focus on proactive, community-based early detection of cardiovascular
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United We Care and Mason County Launch Digital Mental Health Pilot
What You Should Know:
- United We Care, a global deep-tech mental health company, has partnered with Mason County, Washington, to successfully launch a digital mental health pilot program in one of the nation's mental health care deserts. The initiative provides residents with 24/7 confidential access to mental health and substance use support.
- The program has shown promising early results: 50% of users booked a session with a licensed mental health provider, 72.5% completed
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Charlie Health Expands Virtual Behavioral Healthcare to Ages 8-64
What You Should Know:
- Charlie Health, a provider of virtual high-acuity behavioral healthcare, has announced a major expansion of its services to include individuals ages 8 to 64. With this change, Charlie Health is directly addressing critical care gaps for younger children and midlife adults, reinforcing its position as the only provider to offer this level of care to such a broad age range at scale.
- Access to high-acuity behavioral healthcare is more critical than ever,
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Twin Health Secures $53M to Accelerate AI Digital Twin for Metabolic Health
What You Should Know:
- Twin Health, a company focused on using AI digital twin technology for metabolic health, has announced a $53M investment led by Maj Invest of Denmark.
- The new funding will be used to accelerate the company’s expansion among health plans and Fortune 500 clients in retail, healthcare, financial services, technology, and manufacturing.
A Smarter Path to Metabolic Health
Twin Health's approach challenges traditional metabolic health solutions
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Wellth Secures $36M to Expand AI-Powered Behavior Change Platform
What You Should Know:
- Wellth, a digital health company specializing in combining daily motivation with behavior change strategies secures $36M in Series C financing led by Mercato Partners, with participation from FCA Venture Partners, Comcast Ventures, and existing investors.
- The funding will be used to expand access to the Wellth app across Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, D-SNP, and other high-need populations. The company will also use the funds to accelerate product innovation
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