Chugai Pharmaceutical and Biofourmis have formed a partnership to develop digital solutions for pain management in patients with endometriosis. The companies have been working together since July 2020 to develop objective assessment of pain associated with the disease, which has resulted in the utilization of Biofourmis’ Biovitals platform for a biosensor and AI-based algorithm. Chugai, headquartered in Tokyo, is a research-based pharmaceutical…
Many people struggle with skincare, from identifying the right products to finding affordable, quality solutions. This can have a negative impact on self-esteem and confidence. Skin + Me seeks to address this problem by offering a personalized, prescription-based approach to skincare. Skin + Me is a UK-based startup that aims to revolutionize skincare by making medical-grade advice more accessible and boosting skin…
Ovia Health, the digital health platform for women and families, has announced the expansion of its Ovia app to include menopause symptom tracking and resources to support women during menopause. Ovia’s application is available to consumers and through its enterprise offerings for employers and health plans. The app provides educational content on symptoms, natural and medical treatment options, and tips on how…
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Symptoms usually begin gradually and worsen over time. As the disease progresses, people may have difficulty walking and talking. According to a 2019 study the “risk of developing PD is twice as high in men than women, but women have…
According to the Office on Women’s Health iron-deficiency anemia affects more women than men. The risk of iron-deficiency anemia is highest for women who are either pregnant or have heavy menstrual periods. Overall more than 80 million people in America alone are at risk of anemia. Anemia testing traditionally requires access to a doctor or a lab, insurance, and needles. Sanguina is…
Willow, the Femtech leader disrupting the pumping industry with best-in-class technology, today released its official Apple Watch companion app for Willow 3.0 pumps. Willow changed the way women pump, when the company introduced its signature spillproof, in-bra wearable breast pump. The recent launch of Willow 3.0 pumps has now brought yet another innovation: A Smartwatch companion app, that helps moms to easily control, view,…
Earlier this month the German government added two programs by Selfapy – one supporting patients with binge eating disorder, and one supporting those struggling with bulimia nervosa – to its DiGA directory after the courses successfully completed the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices’ (in German: Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte aka BfArM) assessment procedure. The DiGa database is essentially a collection of…
Carallel uses expert guidance and digital tools to identify and empower caregivers so they can confidently manage the twists and turns of caregiving. The company partners with health plans and providers aiming to achieve better outcomes, and employers who wish to retain employees and increase productivity. In order to further its mission Carallel has now raised $8.2M in Series A funding led…
