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Mental health problems have been a rising issue globally over the past decade due to an ever more demanding society, in addition to the exponential increase in the use of social media, as reported by the American Psychological Association. Digital health connector, Aline Noizet, takes a closer look at some of the emerging tools available to those suffering with increased mental health challenges during COVID-19.

The device monitors vitals from up to four feet away, and is designed for use in healthcare settings or at home.

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The long-awaited decision is the first regulatory authorization for Akili, and the first game-based therapeutic that the FDA has greenlit for any condition.

Healthcare providers use a web interface to prescribe an initial dose "and BlueStar does the rest," according to Welldoc's chief medical officer.

The digital respiratory health company says this deal and clearance now give it access to 90% of the U.S. asthma and COPD market.

The consumer-facing digital platform for health testing was forced to pump the brakes on a similar offering roughly two months ago.

Eko's ECG low ejection fraction tool will now be able to help clinicians spot cardiac complications associated with the novel coronavirus. 

Users will now be able to collect a sample at home and send it to the lab in a sealed package.

This news means that the Australian company will be able to expand to the United States.