VR in Healthcare News
Mental health organisation launches wellbeing app and VR software
Mental health organisation, TalkOut is expanding its support for the UK’s business community through the addition of immersive virtual reality (VR) software and the launch of a wellbeing app. Read more
1 Jun 2020
New VR surgical training experience developed by big tech developers
Osso VR, a virtual reality (VR) surgical training platform, is rolling out a new training experience in VR with improved level of visual fidelity surrounding every aspect, from anatomical detail to the OR environment. Read more
2 Jun 2020
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Realize and Logitech collaborate on VR platform for 3D medical models
Realize Medical has collaborated with Logitech to further enhance Elucis, a VR platform for creating patient-specific 3D medical models directly in virtual reality. Read more
14 Jul 2020
Accelerate supports collaboration for VR deployment
UWTSD’s Assistive Technologies Innovation Centre (ATiC) and Cardiff University’s Clinical Innovation Accelerator (CIA) are collaborating with Rescape Innovation to deploy VR to healthcare staff and patients. Read more
11 Sep 2020
Fundamental VR announces ophthalmology capabilities
FundamentalVR, immersive VR surgical skills training and skills data analytics specialists, have announced the expansion of its surgical specialty capabilities with the addition of ophthalmology. Read more
20 Oct 2020
Sensyne Health launches app to automate lateral flow results
Sensyne Health has announced the launch of MagnifEye, a new smartphone software application that uses deep machine learning AI to automate the accurate reading, beyond the human visible spectrum, and Big Data analsis of lateral flow diagnostic tests. Read more
14 Jan 2021
Medical imaging announces distribution partner for Africa
Medical imaging company Oxipit announced partnership with Parasmed - a Nairobi based medical healthcare solutions distributor in Eastern Africa. Read more
13 Jan 2021
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Tele-optometry firm secures £2.5m in funding round
Birmingham-based tele-optometry manufacturer Eyoto, has secured funding from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) WM Equity Finance Fund, managed by venture capital firm Midven as part of a £2.5 million funding round. Read more
13 Jan 2021
Itamar acquires Spry Health to expand sleep apnoea diagnostics
Itamar Medical a medical device and digital health company focussed on the integration of sleep apnoea management into the cardiac patient care pathway, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire technology and assets of Spry Health. Read more
14 Jan 2021
Cuffless BP monitor can now be used on fingers and wrists
Wearable biometrics player Valencell has announced its calibration-free, cuffless blood pressure (BP) technology for wearables is now able to be used in devices worn on the finger and wrist. Read more
13 Jan 2021
Collaboration to provide digital mental health services in UK
Responding to growing demand in the UK for mental health services and support, digital health provider DCA, is developing new mental health services in collaboration with Koa Health, a digital mental health care provider, and Kooth. Read more
13 Jan 2021
Partnership enables launch of digital hearing test product
Mimi Hearing Technologies has launched a new hearing test product - under its Mimi Health subsidiary. Read more
11 Jan 2021
Wristwatch diabetes monitoring device closer to launch
A device in the guise of a watch for people with diabetes is one step closer to being commercially available. Read more
7 Jan 2021
Study shows potential of remote electrical neurmodulation for children's migraines
Theranica has announced that a new peer-reviewed study demonstrates the potential of remote electrical neuromodulation (REN) for the acute treatment of migraine in adolescents. Read more
7 Jan 2021
General Silicones announces HMA solution with silicone
General Silicones (GS), has announced a solution for using hot-melt adhesives (HMA) with silicone rubber sheets during factory mass production. Read more
15 Jan 2021
Olympus adopts Inovus Medical's LapAR system for training programmes
The Professional Education Team at Olympus UK has decided to adopt Inovus Medical’s LapAR’s system to add value to its national training programmes. Read more
15 Jan 2021
Total Capital funds buyout of precision engineering firm
Total Capital has funded the management buyout of precision engineering business Precise Component Manufacture Limited (“PCML”). Read more
15 Jan 2021
Itamar acquires Spry Health to expand sleep apnoea diagnostics
Itamar Medical a medical device and digital health company focussed on the integration of sleep apnoea management into the cardiac patient care pathway, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire technology and assets of Spry Health. Read more
14 Jan 2021
Sensyne Health launches app to automate lateral flow results
Sensyne Health has announced the launch of MagnifEye, a new smartphone software application that uses deep machine learning AI to automate the accurate reading, beyond the human visible spectrum, and Big Data analsis of lateral flow diagnostic tests. Read more
14 Jan 2021
DnaNudge selects distribution partner for rapid PCR tests
XPO Logistics, a provider of transport and logistics solutions, has been awarded a contract by DnaNudge to pack and deliver rapid, lab-free COVID-19 tests to NHS distribution points, patient care homes and other UK health facilities. Read more
14 Jan 2021
Biotech firms develop lateral flow platform that detects new COVID-19 variants
Cambridge-based biotechnology companies Excivion Ltd and Activotec Ltd have formed a collaboration with several Scottish partners to develop a new platform for COVID-19 lateral flow (LF) tests. Read more
13 Jan 2021
Osteomyelitis treatment awarded FDA Breakthrough Device designation
Locate Bio, an orthobiologics focused regenerative medicine company has been granted Breakthrough Device Designation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for CognitOss, currently in development for the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis. Read more
11 Jan 2021
AI decision support tool receives FDA clearance
An AI-powered, outcomes-driven, decision support tool – EchoGo Pro, has been cleared by the FDA and is now available to clinicians across the U.S. Read more
11 Jan 2021
Stream Bio wins SBRI funding for lateral flow heart diagnostic
Stream Bio, a UK-based company that develops and manufactures life science products, has announced a new project after winning funding through SBRI Healthcare’s ‘Urgent and Emergency Care’ competition. Read more
13 Jan 2021
Community pharmacy and diagnostics firm team up to combat antibiotic resistance
A community pharmacy in Inverness has entered into a partnership with a medtech company to help tackle antibiotic resistance in healthcare. Read more
13 Jan 2021
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