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Software & Data
Dartmouth Researchers Develop AI-Powered App for Early Depression Detection
Dartmouth researchers have introduced MoodCapture, the first smartphone application utilizing artificial intelligence and facial-image processing software to detect the onset of depression before individuals are aware of the symptoms. The app, employing a phone's front camera, captures facial expressions and surroundings during regular use, analyzing images for clinical cues associated with depression.
Medical Devices
Butterfly Network Launches Third-Gen Ultrasound with Remote Monitoring Ambitions
Butterfly Network, a pioneering medical device company, has introduced its third-generation digital ultrasound, the iQ3, marking a significant advancement in medical imaging technology. Unlike traditional ultrasound devices that rely on crystal-based probes, Butterfly's semiconductor chip-based technology offers a more cost-effective solution, with the iQ3 priced at approximately $2,500—considerably less than counterparts from brands like GE Healthcare and Philips.
Consumer Internet
Tailored Digital Health Solutions: Addressing Usage Disparities Among Elderly Koreans
A recent South Korean study, involving researchers from Seoul National University, Yonsei University, Silvia Health, and WELT Corp., explores the divergent use and satisfaction levels of healthcare apps and wearable devices among older Koreans. Published in the Journal of Korean Medical Science, the research is the first to compare digital health tech utilization between frail and healthy seniors...
Biotech
ORI Capital Secures $260 Million for Second Life Sciences Fund
Venture investor ORI Capital, known for orchestrating this year's largest biotech IPO, has secured a new life sciences fund amounting to $260 million, marking its second fund since its establishment in 2015 by Simone Song. The firm's initial fund, launched in 2016, concentrated on investments in cancer, heart, and neurodegenerative diseases...
Features
The Top 25 Biotechnology Companies of 2024
The Healthcare Technology Report is pleased to announce The Top 25 Biotechnology Companies of 2024. Innovation across the biotechnology sector is occurring at an increasing rate now that more advanced tools such as artificial intelligence have become ubiquitous...