Professional Development

Medications tracking feature now live on Samsung Health app
By  Adam Ang 10:48 pm December 28, 2023
Meds tracking live on Samsung Health  Samsung Electronics has started rolling out a new Medications tracking feature on the Samsung Health app to help users manage their medications and improve adherence. The feature helps users keep track of their prescription and over-the-counter medications. It also provides users detailed information about their medications, including potential side effects...
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By  Jessica Hagen 02:34 pm October 31, 2023
FireflyVR, a company that develops virtual reality software for mental healthcare, announced the appointment of Andy Mathis as its new chief business officer and Steve Howarth as its chief financial officer.  Mathis' previous roles include head of Android carrier partnerships in North America at Google, head of customer account management at Oculus, director of healthcare partnerships for the...
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By  Jessica Hagen 05:51 pm October 19, 2023
Editor's note: This article has been updated with an announcement from Hims & Hers Health.  Digital mental health company Headspace announced the promotion of Nicolette Turner from senior vice president of finance to chief financial officer. Turner played a vital role in negotiating the company's $3 billion merger with virtual mental healthcare company Ginger in 2021. Before working at...
Two healthcare professionals, one sitting down and one standing up, looking at computer screens in a dark room
By  Dr. Abdullah Ghazi 10:50 am September 29, 2023
The significance of robust education and training is unequivocal in the dynamic realm of healthcare, marked by relentless advances in medical science and a steadfast pivot toward patient-centric care models. In today's era of reimagined healthcare possibilities, it becomes imperative for institutions to recognize that the foundation of elevated patient outcomes rests on cultivating a skilled,...
annalise.ai officials pose with representatives of the Australian and Indian governments
By  Adam Ang 03:03 am May 5, 2023
annalise.ai expands to India AI radiology company annalise.ai is continuing its global expansion with the opening of its first location in India. Its entry into one of the fastest-growing medical device markets in the world aligns with its fast-paced growth trajectory while increasing its visibility and capabilities in other new markets such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and...
Portrait photo of Farhoud Salimi
By  Adam Ang 03:00 am March 17, 2023
Telstra Health names new CTO Farhoud Salimi, eHealth NSW executive director of service delivery, is filling up the vacant CTO role at Telstra Health.  He will be assuming the position starting on 17 April, succeeding Russel Duncan who retired by the end of 2022. "[He] brings a unique set of skills that will enhance our ability to deliver for our customers and continue to build a safe and reliable...
An interface of the AICute web application for the assessment of stroke risk developed by Chulalongkorn University researchers
By  Adam Ang 11:25 pm March 2, 2023
Chulalongkorn University researchers develop AI to assess stroke risk A research team from the Medicine and Engineering faculties of Chulalongkorn University in Thailand has come up with an AI-powered web app to assess patients' risk of stroke caused by heart diseases. The tool called AICute uses AI to analyse patient's brain scans, together with their symptoms and partial history, and generate a...
Logos of HCAH and Seniority
By  Adam Ang 02:42 am November 18, 2022
HCAH acquires digital care platform Seniority HCAH, a health tech company in the out-of-hospital care segment in India, is expanding to elderly care with its acquisition of senior-centric digital care platform Seniority by the RPG Group. Seniority is one of the largest elderly care platforms in India with a portfolio of more than 20,000 medical and lifestyle products for seniors.  HCAH bought the...
Salix Coronary Anatomy by Artrya
By  Adam Ang 02:17 am November 11, 2022
Artrya secures UK, EU approvals for Salix Within a week, ASX-listed medtech company Artrya received both regulatory approvals from the European Union and the United Kingdom for its Salix Coronary Anatomy product. The AI-powered software identifies and analyses arterial plaque to diagnose coronary artery disease.  The recent certifications allow Artrya to market Salix in 28 EU member countries and...
A nurse holding a tablet is taking care of an elderly patient in bed
By  Adam Ang 02:02 am November 11, 2022
NEC Thailand tries out digital elderly care system The Thai unit of Japanese IT and electronics firm NEC Corporation has conducted a proof of concept trial of a digital system for elderly care.  The POC features a range of technological solutions that support healthcare professionals in providing care, rehabilitation and contactless prevention of high-risk incidents in elderly care facilities. ...