COVID-19

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Smartphone-based COVID-19 detection test from Australia shows high accuracy

By Adam Ang | 03:55 am | March 22, 2022

The app has correctly detected COVID-19 in 92% of infected participants of a clinical trial.

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Roundup: Singaporean health workers get free access to Intellect's self-care app, Terumo signs partnership to expand predictive analytics, and more briefs

By Adam Ang | 12:10 am | March 04, 2022

Also, SeekIn is set to release an AI-based all-cancer screening test in Europe.

Belun remoVital remote monitoring system consisting of Belun ring and medical IoT with temperature sensors and data transmitters

Sino Group delivers Belun's remote monitoring devices to COVID-hit care homes in Hong Kong

By Adam Ang | 04:50 am | February 24, 2022

Hong Kong is currently dealing with a fifth wave of coronavirus infections.

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Outpatient telehealth use declines, but is still elevated from pre-pandemic era

By Emily Olsen | 01:08 pm | February 15, 2022

During the first six months of the pandemic, 13% of outpatient visits were conducted through telehealth. By March to August 2021, that number slipped to 8%.

Smartphones may be able to play a role in COVID-19 testing, according to JAMA study

By Laura Lovett | 02:51 pm | January 31, 2022

Researchers found that a loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP)-based methodology combined with smartphone detection was able to test for COVID-19.

Desktop view of the integrated telehealth and RPM solution by Coviu and Propell Health

Coviu's latest app combines telehealth, remote patient monitoring for COVID-19 management

By Adam Ang | 12:29 am | January 21, 2022

It displays health data from bluetooth-enabled medical devices in video teleconsultations.

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Healthtech venture funding in Europe almost doubled in 2021

By Tammy Lovell | 10:29 am | January 11, 2022

Silicon Valley Bank report predicts VCs will slow down their deal pace in 2022.

How Abu Dhabi’s ADQ is creating the UAE’s largest healthcare platform

By Rachel McArthur | 11:03 am | January 10, 2022

The UAE-based asset owner and investor has announced it is to consolidate several healthcare companies within Pure Health.

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2022 Look Ahead

Provider startups go virtual to tackle chronic conditions, primary care in 2021

By Emily Olsen | 12:00 pm | December 21, 2021

After another rough year for the healthcare system, startups are using the growth of virtual care to manage chronic conditions and expand primary care.

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