Category: healthcare

Augmented & Virtual Reality In Healthcare Is Poised To Become A Nearly $10 Billion Dollar Market

This market will likely grow nearly 3.5 times over the next 5 years.

WHO Calls Monkeypox A Global Health Emergency

The designation is WHO’s highest alert level and is reserved for “serious, sudden, unusual or unexpected” events that threaten more than one country and may require an immediate, coordinated international response.

This Startup Raised $9 Million To Make Better Quality Quantum Computers

Atlantic Quantum aims to develop new computing hardware that reduces errors and improves the scalability of quantum systems.

Biggest Monkeypox Study To Date Contains Hundreds Of Pictures And Details New Symptoms

The study looked at over 500 people with monkeypox, featuring details of symptoms and pictures of lesions to help doctors diagnose the disease.

Biden Had Low Fever But Covid Symptoms Have ‘Improved,’ Doctor Says

The president’s doctor said he believes Biden will “respond favorably” to treatment.

Around 1 In 16 Children Develop Long Covid, Study Suggests

The study also found nearly 10% of children who were hospitalized with Covid-19 showed long-term symptoms.

U.S. Drug Prices Sky-High In International Comparison [Infographic]

U.S. residents are paying on average more than twice as much for prescription drugs than people living in other countries. While generics are cheap stateside, branded Rx drugs are fetching sky-high prices.

Menopause Startup Lisa Health Launches Its AI-Powered App Midday And Closes The $2.5 Million Seed Round

This week, Lisa Health, a digital health company creating advanced technology solutions for menopause and healthy aging, launched Midday: an app that leverages AI, sensor technology, and digital therapeutics to support women on their menopause journey.

Medical Billing Startup Raises $3.3M In Seed Funding As Medical Debt Increases

Medical billing advocacy startup Resolve Medical Bills announced this week it has raised $3.3 million in seed funding.

Cionic Unveils Bionic Clothing To Assist Patients With Walking Difficulties

Cionic’s cutting-edge Neural Sleeve represents a first-of-its kind attempt to create bionic clothing to enhance the mobility of individuals with walking difficulties resulting from neurological illness or injury.