Fujitsu and Wakayama Medical University in Japan will conduct joint trials of new fall detection technologies to monitor patients in highly private spaces, including hospital rooms and nursing homes.
WHAT IT'S ABOUT
Over the next 16 months, they will test Fujitsu's millimetre-wave sensor, which collects point cloud data to accurately estimate body postures, and the Actlyzer AI technology that...
Dozee coming up with AI-powered ECG patch for remote cardiac monitoring
Indian medical device maker Dozee is introducing a new ECG patch device to its portfolio of remote monitoring solutions.
According to a press release, the ECG patch monitors the heart's electrical activity continuously over multiple days. It will help detect arrhythmias and other early signs of cardiac deterioration,...
ex-Propeller Health CEO to advise Aevice Health's board
Singapore-based medtech company Aevice Health has appointed David Van Sickle, former CEO of mobile respiratory health firm Propeller Health, as its strategic board advisor.
According to a media release, Van Sickle, who has over 15 years of experience in digital health, will assist Aevice Health's team in developing a US commercialisation...
Japanese startup Ubie has scored $26.2 million in its first Series C funding round, participated by its new investors Norinchukin Capital Co., NVenture Capital Ltd., Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co., and Egg FORWARD. The round was also joined by its existing investor SUZUKEN Co.
This brings its total capital raised since inception to almost $60 million.
Founded in 2017, Ubie offers two AI-powered...
Indonesian digital pharmacy Lifepack scores $7M in Series A funding
Lifepack, a digital pharmacy in Indonesia, has raised $7 million in a Series A funding round led by Golden Gate Ventures.
Launched in 2020, the mobile health platform offers quality and cheap medicines, including over-the-counter drugs, general supplements, and medication for chronic illnesses. Available on Android and iOS...
Japanese medical technology firm CureApp is getting 7 billion yen ($51.4 million) in investment from global investment firm Carlyle as part of their strategic partnership.
Carlyle is taking a minority stake in the company, which has so far raised 13.4 billion yen ($98 million) in capital funding.
Founded in 2014, CureApp is involved in the research and development of prescription and non-...
Global augmented reality technology supplier Vuzix Corporation is trying out its smart glasses for emergency medical care in Japan.
Its M400 smart glasses are being used by select ambulances of the Shunto Izu Fire Department on the south coast of Japan. The trial also involves the participation of Juntendo University, Shizuoka Hospital, and extended reality technology provider AVR Japan Co.
WHAT...
Taiwan-based digital health startup Health2Sync and French multinational pharmaceutical firm Sanofi have signed another partnership to bring digital solutions for insulin management to Japan.
WHAT IT'S ABOUT
According to a press statement, both companies will jointly develop digitised features on insulin in Japan, including connected caps for insulin and titration alerts.
Health2Sync has a mobile...
ICT provider Fujitsu has partnered with Salesforce Japan, a customer relations management service company, to develop new digital solutions for the insurance sector.
WHAT IT'S ABOUT
According to a press statement, the two companies aim to support insurance companies in their development of optimised insurance products based on medical and health data.
To do this, Fujitsu will develop a system...
Tohoku University's Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, pharmaceutical firms Daiichi Sankyo and Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., and medical IT company MICIN have started a collaborative research project to track long-term lifestyle habits to drive the creation of new drugs.
According to a press statement, the organisations will loan wearable tracking devices to about 2,000 participants. Over a year...
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