Vaginal discomfort is one of the leading reasons women seek healthcare advice, and over 90% of these cases can be attributed to imbalances in the vaginal microbiome. Despite the high prevalence of vaginitis and the rapid adoption of DNA testing into many other branches of medicine, vaginitis testing remains limited. Most clinicians diagnose based on the Amsel score criteria, which is oftentimes unreliable and subjective as…
The first years of life of infants are crucial for their development. Exclusive breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and it is particularly important due to its role in lowering morbidity and mortality, reducing the risk of chronic diseases, respiratory infections, and certain noncommunicable diseases, amongst other benefits. In 2013–2018, only 43% of newborns initiate breastfeeding within one…
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has announced a collaboration that will provide no-cost access to Health In Her HUE, a digital platform connecting Black women and women of color with culturally sensitive health care providers. Participants will also be able to join Health In Her HUE’s Virtual Care Squad experience, a support group designed by and for Black women and women of color that focuses…
Nuvo Group, the company behind INVU, an FDA-approved remote pregnancy monitoring platform, and Israeli Sheba Medical Center have partnered to evaluate a new virtual care regimen for the management of gestational diabetes. The first phase of the collaboration has now been completed. As part of the pilot program medically necessary non-stress tests (NSTs) were shifted to home-based, remote monitoring using INVU rather than…
ŌURA, the company behind the smart ring that delivers personalized health data, insights, and daily guidance, and Natural Cycles, the FDA-cleared birth control app have are teaming up: Starting today Natural Cycles users will now be able to sync temperature trend data straight from the Oura Ring, allowing them to track their temperature trends automatically while they sleep rather than manually taking…
OCON Healthcare is developing innovative women’s health solutions, inspired by women’s anatomy, that are specifically designed to be safe, comfortable, easily usable, and highly effective. Moving away from harmful oral formulations and debilitating hospital procedures, the company has developed a next-generation drug delivery platform the IUB Ballerine, IUB SEAD and IUB PRIMA to promote women’s uterine health safely and effectively. To further international…
Curio Digital Therapeutics and Axia Women’s Health are collaborating to support women at risk for postpartum depression and those diagnosed with postpartum depression. Through the launch of Curio’s MamaLift program, patients can access a web-based program that offers personalized self-help tools and trackers to help manage symptoms of anxiety and depression. According to the CDC, postpartum depression is a public health problem, affecting as…
Maven Clinic has announced an agreement with Cleveland Clinic that will bring best-in-class virtual and in-person fertility care to Maven members in Ohio and nationwide. Through this agreement, Maven corporate partners and their members will have access to dedicated support, including appointment scheduling, enhanced care coordination, financial counseling and other support services offered by Cleveland Clinic Fertility Center. This adds a key layer of…
