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Haptikos Ships Hand Exoskeleton: Bringing Realistic Touch to Medical Training & Robotic Surgery

by Fred Pennic 06/11/2025 Leave a Comment

Haptikos Exoskeleton: Bringing Realistic Touch to Medical Training & Robotic Surgery

What You Should Know:  - Haptikos™, Inc. is now shipping its new hand exoskeleton, a innovative device set to transform medical training, simulation, and robotic surgery by bringing a realistic sense of touch to virtual and remote environments. With prototypes already in use by leading institutions like  The National Maternity Hospital Dublin® and Siemens®, the technology is designed to make every virtual medical interaction deeply immersive and precise. - The Haptikos
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Bioliberty Launches Lifehub Clinic with Soft-Robotic Lifeglov for Neurological Therapy

by Fred Pennic 05/13/2025 Leave a Comment

Bioliberty Launches Lifehub Clinic with Soft-Robotic Lifeglov

What You Should Know:  - Bioliberty, a medtech startup focused on revolutionizing the delivery of physical and occupational therapy, today announced the official launch of its first product, Lifehub Clinic.  - Lifehub Clinic is presented as an affordable and portable modular solution designed to assist therapists in delivering high-intensity, engaging therapy within clinical settings. Soft-Robotic Wearables This new system will serve as a central hub for Bioliberty's
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Osteoboost Launches First FDA-Cleared Prescription Wearable Nationwide to Combat Low Bone Density

by Fred Pennic 05/08/2025 Leave a Comment

Osteoboost Launches First FDA-Cleared Prescription Wearable Nationwide to Combat Low Bone Density

What You Should Know:  - Osteoboost Health announced the nationwide availability of Osteoboost, a groundbreaking prescription medical device. Osteoboost aims to provide hope for millions diagnosed with low bone density, helping to reduce the risk of fractures that can severely impact mobility and independence. - As the first and only FDA-cleared device of its kind for low bone density, Osteoboost introduces a novel, protective, and preventative approach to bone health, offering a new
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ŌURA Launches AI-Powered “Meals” & “Glucose” Tracking for Enhanced Metabolic Health

by Jasmine Pennic 05/06/2025 Leave a Comment

ŌURA Launches AI-Powered "Meals" & "Glucose" Tracking for Enhanced Metabolic Health

What You Should Know:  - ŌURA, the creator of the leading smart ring, today announced a significant expansion of its health tracking capabilities with the introduction of two new AI-driven metabolic health features: Meals and Glucose.  - These additions, which integrate meal insights with continuous glucose data from Stelo by Dexcom, aim to provide users with personalized, actionable guidance, marking a major step in ŌURA's evolution towards a comprehensive health
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Epicore Biosystems Secures Additional $6M for Sweat-Sensing Wearable Expansion

by Fred Pennic 05/01/2025 Leave a Comment

Epicore Biosystems Raises $26M to Advance Sweat-Sensing Wearables

What You Should Know:  - Epicore Biosystems, a leader in digital health solutions specializing in advanced sweat-sensing wearables, today announced an additional $6M in Series B funding.  - The funding brings the company's total Series B raise to $32M and includes backing from a new San Francisco-based investor and notable angel investors, alongside continued support from existing investors Alumni Ventures and Joyance Partners. This follow-on investment builds upon Epicore’s
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DiMe Launches Partnerships to Combat Opioid Relapse Using Wearables

by Fred Pennic 04/29/2025 Leave a Comment

DiMe Launches Partnerships to Combat Opioid Relapse Using Wearables

What You Should Know:  - The Digital Medicine Society (DiMe), a global non-profit focused on digital medicine, today announced a partnership uniting healthcare providers, universities, technology companies, and research centers.  - The initiative will explore the use of data from consumer wearable devices, like smartwatches and rings, to predict and ultimately prevent relapse among individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD), potentially saving thousands of lives. - Partners in
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Biolinq Raises $100M to Expand Biowearable Platform for Metabolic Health

by Fred Pennic 04/22/2025 Leave a Comment

Biolinq Raises $100M to Expand Biowearable Platform for Metabolic Health

What You Should Know:  - Biolinq, a healthcare technology company focused on developing precision multi-analyte biosensors to improve metabolic health raises $100M in Series C financing round led by Alpha Wave Ventures, with participation from several existing investors, including RiverVest Venture Partners, AXA IM Alts, LifeSci Venture Partners, M Ventures, Hikma Ventures, Aphelion Capital, Taisho Pharmaceutical, and Features Capital. - The company will use the funding to support its
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Samsung Partners With Stanford Medicine for New AI Sleep Apnea Feature

by Fred Pennic 04/08/2025 Leave a Comment

Samsung Partners With Stanford Medicine for New AI Sleep Apnea Feature

What You Should Know:  - Samsung Electronics and Stanford University today forms a research collaboration with Stanford Medicine aimed at developing health solutions leveraging Samsung’s recently FDA De Novo authorized obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) feature.  - The initiative, announced on World Health Day, underscores the critical role of sleep in overall well-being and marks a significant step towards proactive healthcare through pioneering research. Advance Sleep Apnea
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Endo Launches Spatial Computing Injection Simulator with Apple Vision Pro for Medical Training

by Fred Pennic 03/26/2025 Leave a Comment

Endo Launches Spatial Computing Injection Simulator with Apple Vision Pro for Medical Training

What You Should Know:  - Endo, a pharmaceutical company, is breaking new ground in healthcare education with the launch of its innovative Spatial Computing Injection Simulator.  - The first-of-its-kind initiative leverages the power of spatial computing, also known as "mixed reality," to create a fully immersive learning environment for healthcare providers using Apple Vision Pro. XIAFLEX® and the Simulator's Purpose Endo designed this simulator to help hand specialists
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Smart Solutions for Parkinson’s: The Impact of Wearable Tech Integration

by Joel Landau, founder and chairman of The Allure Group 03/11/2025 Leave a Comment

4 Areas Where Big Data is Transforming Healthcare Right Now

The advent of wearable technology has revolutionized healthcare, offering unprecedented opportunities for managing chronic conditions like Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's affects millions worldwide, manifesting in symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and impaired balance. Traditional treatments primarily focus on managing symptoms through medication and physical therapy, which often requires regular doctor visits and constant adjustments. However, wearable technology presents a transformative
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