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RedStart Labs invests ₹98.94 lakhs in BrainSightAI to decode human brain disorders
InfoEdge subsidiary, RedStart Labs invests in BrainSightAI, a startup that uses AI to help doctors decode brain disorders with precision. Will it capture the Indian market?
Suniel Shetty invests in India’s first biohacking platform—The Biohacker Wellness Centre
Suniel Shetty invests in The Biohacker. Is the Indian market ready for DIY biohacking treatments that are conventional and expensive?
India’s Unicorn Startup, PharmEasy, will take a 90% valuation hit to survive?
PharmEasy is in deep trouble with huge debts, loan covenant breach, shelving of IPO, high burn rate, increasing competition and a lot more.
Scientists have created synthetic human embryos to understand the black box period
Scientists have created synthetic human embryos without sperm or eggs, transforming miscarriage studies and advancing reproductive medicine.
Oxipit: Using AI to redefine medical imaging and radiology
Oxipit’s AI technology can evaluate chest X-rays without radiologist intervention. Will it replace radiologists? Find out.
Health Basix brings student well-being to the forefront with its latest bridge funding round
Health Basix is transforming paediatric care by providing quality care within school premises. Discover how its solutions are empowering students.
Deadline’s here: CZI community fund grant applications close on Monday
CZI community fund grants, an annual $200,000 funding opportunity for organisations, close in two days. Find out how it helps startups and researchers in San Mateo County.
Researchers develop a sensor that can see like human eye
Can a sensor capture high-quality colourful images just like human eyes? Find out how researchers are making this possible.
Sam Altman invests $180 Mn in Retro Biosciences to pioneer anti-ageing research
Can advancements in anti-ageing research add 10 years to human lifespan? Sam Altman is funding Retro Biosciences to make it possible. Find out how here.
WWDC 2023 and HealthTech: Here’s what you can expect from Apple
Apple’s annual conference, WWDC 2023, is less than a week away. Here are some highly anticipated digital health announcements you can look forward to!
Med-PaLM 2: Google upgrades Med-PaLM for reliable health information
Google upgrades Med-PaLM to answer your health questions with expert precision. Read how Med-PaLM 2 will provide more reliable health info.
Bonatra acquires MyAva to redefine women’s health
Explore how Bonatra acquires MyAva to reshape women's health and chronic care management.
Mark your calendar: Global Digital Health Summit 2023 official dates announced
Global Digital Health Summit 2023 is set to happen on 1-2 Sep 2023. Know more about this premier event for digital health innovation.
The Power of Digital Transformation in Healthcare
Digital transformation in healthcare has been the talk of the town for a few years, and for a…
Using Blood to Create Eggs: The Fascinating Science of Conception
Conception is on its way to cracking the egg-making technology. It’ll convert your blood cells into fertile eggs, transforming reproduction.
Marker Learning’s Tech-enabled Solution for Learning Disabilities
Marker Learning is making learning disabilities evaluation accessible and affordable. Find out how it's transforming the special education system here.
Google’s Open Health Stack: A Game-Changer for Health App Developers
Discover the potential of Google's Open Health Stack for health app developers. Explore how developers can unlock interoperable data, build better health apps and drive patient care.
From Oil to Genes: Mukesh Ambani’s bold move on the genome market
Discover your risk of diseases with Mukesh Ambani's genetic testing. Will Reliance set the industry standard in India's rapidly growing market? Read on to find out.
ViVE 2023: What industry leaders revealed about the future of healthcare
Here’s a recap of ViVE 2023. Learn how the healthcare market is evolving and discover the latest insights and trends shared by industry leaders.
Economic headwinds slow down investments in the health tech space
Digital health startups are facing the worst funding environment in five years. Experts attribute it to macroeconomic conditions.
Ground Reality of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
The ambitious Rs 1600-crore Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission is only on paper. Its implementation sucks. Get to know its shocking ground reality here.
Elderly Care in India: Age-Tech Startups Lead the Way
Discover how young startups are revolutionising elderly care in India with tailored products & services, personalised care, tech solutions… for senior citizens.
Current Surgical’s ‘Smart’ Needle Raises $3.2M to Transform Cancer Treatment
Current Surgical's 'smart' needle and software platform is transforming cancer treatment with real-time imaging, precision & curative potential. Learn more.
Project Blueprint: A 45-year-old tech millionaire regains fitness of an 18-year-old.
Tech guru Bryan Johnson follows Project Blueprint and spends $2 Mn a year to reverse his age. Know what he does to have the fitness of an 18-year-old here.
Emm smart menstrual cup that alerts you when to empty it
Emm, a UK-based biotech startup, is developing a smart menstrual cup that automatically logs your menstrual metrics, alerts…
YouTube to host sessions for health content creators in March
To help health professionals create high-quality health content, YouTube is hosting virtual sessions around health content best practices. Know more here.
Top 4 health tech trends to watch in 2023
The health tech industry is constantly evolving, and here are the top 4 health tech trends you need to watch for in 2023.
Cost of caring: 50% of hospital operational costs go to medical staff pay
Hospital operational costs play a main role in rising medical bills. Click here to know more about how they are impacting healthcare costs globally.
Uber Health: Your doctor will now cover your medical ride costs
Say goodbye to missed appointments with Uber Health. Your doctor will now book and pay for your ride to your medical appointment.
Big techs foraying the pharma industry: CB Insights report
With a market size of over $1 trillion and expected to grow at 11.34% CAGR from 2021 to…
Layoffs and staff shortages in healthcare: What’s happening?
On one side, more and more people are being laid off and on the other, there's staff shortage. Learn what's happening in the healthcare industry.
Layoffs in Healthcare: Digital health startups and companies cutting down staff
Teladoc, Innovacer, Verily... here are digital health companies and startups laying off staff.
Digital Health CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honorees
The CES 2023 Innovation Awards program is held every year to honour outstanding design and engineering in consumer…
CES 2023 health tech devices: Wearables, sleep devices, elderly care, at-home care and more
CES 2023 health tech devices ranged from wearables to sleep devices to elderly care and stress sensors. Exciting…
These 15 CES 2023 health tech showstoppers stole the spotlight
Here are CES 2023 health tech companies and startups who stole the show!
Virtual first care: Changing the way care is delivered
Virtual first care is improving the experience of patients, payers and providers and changing the way care is delivered. Know more here.
Palarum Smart Socks to prevent falls at hospitals
Know about Palarum Smart Socks that prevent falls amongst hospitalised patients by monitoring and notifying caregivers if a patient gets out of bed independently.
Biotech at BTS 2022- At a glance
Biotechnology is growing at an unprecedented scale. With several launches and collaborations, here’s a wrap up of everything related to Biotech at BTS 2022.
#HLTH 2022 – A glance
HLTH event is the world’s largest health-tech event. With a vision to accelerate engagement across the health ecosystem…
Device Connect for Fitbit providing more user data and insights launched
Leading FDA-cleared healthcare devices, Fitbit and Google Cloud have recently announced the launch of ‘Device Connect for Fitbit’…
Researchers at IISc develop an algorithm to detect epilepsy
According to the World Health Organization, epilepsy affects nearly 50 million people worldwide, and about 70% of them…
Bengaluru Tech Summit 2022, India’s flagship technology event, is here
At Bengaluru Tech Summit 2022, witness Asia’s largest tech event. From 16th to 18th Nov 2022 at Bangalore Palace. Know more here.
Genome Sequencing: More insights faster and cheaper with NovaSeq X series
Illumina unveiled the NovaSeq X series, the fastest and most cost-efficient genome sequencing machine. Know more here.
Medtronic is spinning off its patient monitoring and respiratory intervention units
Medtronic is spinning off its slow growing patient monitoring and respiratory intervention units in new company. Know more here.
Dotplot, DIY breast monitoring tool, wins James Dyson Award
Developed by students, Dotplot is a DIY breast monitoring tool that helps women screen breast health at home. Know more about it here.
MedFIT Event: Connect with the best minds in the MedTech sector
MedFIT event is a European partnering event connecting people across MedTech, diagnostic and digital health sectors. Know more here.
Vivalink’s Biometrics Data Platform upgraded
Vivalink’s Biometrics Data Platform upgraded to help researchers increase patient adherence in clinical trials and virtual care. Know more here.
Q3 2022 digital health funding sees a sharp decline
Q3 2022 digital health funding is 48% less than the previous quarter. What does this indicate? Read on to know more.
11 HealthTech companies and startups in NASSCOM AI Gamechangers 2022 list
The pandemic has rapidly increased the adoption of AI in healthcare. And India’s IT sector is showcasing the…
Biofilm that uses sweat to generate electricity
Researchers have developed a biofilm that uses sweat to generate electricity. It can be used to power wearable devices in future. Know more.
Meta AI releases ESMFold, a new protein structure prediction tool
Meta AI releases ESMFold trained on 15 billion parameters to predict protein structure. Know more here.
Amazon Care is shutting down: Hidden secrets you need to know
Amazon is shutting down Amazon Care. Is Amazon abandoning the healthcare industry? Or is it a strategic plan? Read here.
CVS Health is acquiring Signify Health: Everything you need to know
America’s leading healthcare company, CVS Health, is acquiring Signify Health, the in-home healthcare company, for $8 Billion. Know more here.
HealthAssure raises Rs 50 Crores from Pre-series B funding round
HealthAssure raises Rs 50 crores to tap into Indian primary care services and the OPD insurance market. Read on to know more.
Natural Cycles partners with Oura Ring to provide better fertility insights
Natural Cycles partners with Oura Ring to use the body temperature data captured by Oura Ring to determine fertility. Know more here.
Mawi Heart Patch: Making continuous heart monitoring seamless and comfortable
Mawi Heart Patch, a seamless heart monitor that allows patients to perform daily activities with no discomfort. Know more here.
Glasses that can detect stroke by reading eye movements
Neurospeed- cranial nerve examination glasses that can detect strokes caused by blood clots in the brain by reading eyeball movement.
3M is spinning off its healthcare business
US-based tech industrial giant—3M is spinning off its healthcare business into a separate public entity, retaining 19.9% stake. Know more here.
Synchron becomes the first to implant a BCI in US patient
Synchron, a bioelectronics medicine company, becomes the first to implant a BCI in US patient, leaving Elon Musk's Neuralink behind.
Amazon to acquire One Medical: Everything you need to know
Amazon to acquire One Medical for $3.9 Bn, making it Amazon’s third largest acquisition after Whole Foods and MGM. Know more about it here.
Eka Care raises $15 Million to build better health record outcomes
Building a digital health ecosystem in India, Eka Care raises $15 Million in Series A funding round. Know more about it here.
FHealth Accelerator to support early-age healthtech startups launched
FHealth accelerator to deploy over $1.5 million across 8 to 10 early-stage healthtech startups and help them build a sustainable healthcare ecosystem.
Personal hygiene company Soothe Healthcare sees 2.4x growth in 2021
India-based Soothe Healthcare sees 2.4x growth in 2021 to become India’s fastest-growing personal hygiene company. Know more about its growth here.
MediBuddy acquires Clinix to establish presence in the rural areas
India’s largest digital health platform MediBuddy acquires Clinix. Clinix’s strong rural network will allow MediBuddy to establish its presence in rural India. Know more.
MedTel plans to raise $10Mn in Series A funding in 2022
Singapore-based institutional investor backed, MedTel plans to raise $10 Mn to expand its business.
Robotics in Dental Treatment: An Upcoming Revolution
Robotic and microrobotic tools are revolutionising dentistry with precision equipment.
Ultrahuman launches its new metabolism tracking device: The Ultrahuman Ring
The Ultrahuman ring can help you with everything from monitoring your sleep, eating habits, activities and heart rate to losing weight or getting fit. Know more.
Body Temperature Sensor in Apple Watch Series 8: Hip or Hype?
Is the rumour about the body temperature sensor in Apple Watch Series 8 true? Will Apple tap into potential opportunities and level up against its competitors? Read here
Skin Patch Test to detect COVID 19 in just 3 minutes
You can now bid goodbye to the annoying sensation of swabs in the nose and mouth, snot dripping…
GOQii and SRL Diagnostics Partnership: For better disease and lifestyle management
Strategic Partnership between GOQii and SRL Diagnostics will allow them to leverage each other's offerings while providing improving clinical outcomes for diabetes patients.
[Important update] Latest WatchOS 9 Health Features: You Need to Know
The latest features in its WatchOS 9 make the Apple Watch a sophisticated health monitoring tool that is capable of more than just tracking physical activity and exercises.
Smart Pacifiers by WSU: Changing the Way Infants are Monitored in Hospitals
Researchers are back with yet another new technology, “A wireless Smart Pacifier” that measures electrolyte levels of preterm newborns non-invasively.
RedSeer’s Report on India’s E-Healthcare: A Quick Synopsis
With a projected value of $40 billion by 2030, up from $8 billion in 2017, the healthcare industry is undergoing rapid change while providing tremendous value to both consumers and businesses.
Mayo Clinic and Karkinos Collaboration to Expand Cancer Care Options
Mayo Clinic and Karkinos Healthcare announce a new agreement to create, develop and establish cancer treatment centres without boundaries.
MFine Layoff: 75% of Employees Fired in May
MFine lays off 500+ employees and closes its offices without prior notice. Helpless employees protest in agony.
Pristyn Care And Lybrate Acquisition is Nearing Completion
Pristyn Care, a promising consumer health care firm, has been in late-stage talks to buy Lybrate, a digital doctor and pathology test platform.
Doctor Didi: A Revolutionary Pro-Women Initiative
Know more about Doctor Didi, a non-judgemental chatbot created by Shethepeople TV for women to discuss sexual health.
Practo’s Successful Manoeuvre
From Pristyn’s acquisition target to now a rival, Practo has made its place on the forefront of healthcare with its initiatives in the field of medicine!
About Half Of US Healthcare Workers to Leave Their Positions By Another 3 Years!
With COVID unleashing endless challenges, US Healthcare workers are on the verge of burnout. Reports say more than half will leave their jobs by 2025.
Digital Transformation Trend By Boston Consulting Group
The Boston Consulting Group's experts are committed to your success. Find out how we can help you develop a strategy for digital transformation.
ElliQ- A New Friend Of Older Adults
ElliQ is a social robot designed to help ageing adults live happier and healthier lives. ElliQ can tell jokes, prompt and remind family members to take their medications
UN Plastic Campaign- TIME TO FACE THE PLASTIC TRUTH
Clean Seas Campaign or US Plastic Campaign is one of UNEP's key priorities to harness the power of the public to fight marine litter and plastic pollution.
GLAMYO HEALTH: THE NEW FACE FOR SURGICAL CARE
Glamyo Health is an integrated platform that offers quality healthcare services & technology at affordable prices.
National Startup Awards 2022
The Government is hosting the NATIONAL STARTUP AWARDS 2022 program to encourage and appreciate Indian Startups.
REDSEER ANALYSES THE INDIAN DIABETES MARKET
Diabetes is a disease that everyone has heard of and understands what it means and how serious it…
$25 Mn raised by Minded, a US based telehealth company managing mental health medication
The demand for digital health services have skyrocketed with the pandemic. The number of patients using virtual care,…
Resapp- The Australian Healthcare Startup and its Funding
Introduction We are all well aware that the covid pandemic has resulted in the development and growth of…
Healthtech 2021- Exit and funding numbers
The year 2021 witnessed an exponential rise of venture capital investments in digital health startups. Be it in…
12 TECH TRENDS OF 2022
Introduction From the COVID-19 vaccine to digital healthcare, supply chain bottlenecks, and labour shortages, businesses across all industries…
Medibuddy + Funding = High-Quality Healthcare?
Introduction: During this pandemic, we have heard the word “healthcare” a lot. The Covid-19 pandemic shook the entire…
6 Health-related startups won the National Startup Awards 2021
Introduction “Startup India is about realizing millions of dreams.” – Shri Piyush Goyal The Indian startup ecosystem is…
Balanced: The Health start-up secured $6.5 Million for senior fitness
Introduction: Because of the Pandemic, digital and virtual platforms have grown and developed. One example is virtual health…
Watch out for these Biggest Digital Health trends in 2022
In the last two years, the pandemic has accelerated the digitization of the healthcare industry, fight illness, develop…
UNION BUDGET 2022-Healthcare’s Perspective
Introduction: The time everyone has been eagerly waiting for was finally here on February 1st,2022. Our Finance Minister,…
Latest update: Odisha Hospitals instructs to adopt Telemedicine for the present COVID-19 situation
The Health Department of Odisha on 13th January 2022, has directed all the government hospitals in Bhubaneswar and…
Heaps Health, an AI-driven health tech startup, raises INR 550 Million in Series-A funding
With NVS Wealth Managers, founded by Nalin Shah and Jesal Shah and the Rajiv Dadlani group leading the…
Top 3 things to watch out in digital health at WEF22
The state of the world in 2022 of the World Economic Forum (WEF) is happening in 17-21 January…
Vaani Kola on Indian Healthtech Opportunity, Hindustan Hamara – Report ’21 wrap up!
2021 has emerged with a clarion call to thepower of India’s digital opportunity. It hasshown the potential for…
Latest update: Health Tech in CES 2022
CES 2022 is exhibiting digital health tools and technologies to improve health equity and empower patients to take…
LATEST FUNDING: Reliance Digital Health invested in Ratan Tata backed start-up Karkinos Healthcare
News Highlight: Karkinos Healthcare is an oncology-focused health platform backed by Ratan Tata and Tata Group. On 26th…