Depression Treatment App Scores High in UK Test

by Bruce Brown | May 22, 2020 | General News, Health

Flow is a free app for iOS and Android smartphones that uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help users deal with depression. It guides the user through more than 50 sessions with a virtual therapist. It also provides instruction on strategies to improve sleep, diet,...

Avoid The Waiting Room With New Telehealth Device [VIDEO]

by Amantha May | May 13, 2020 | General News, Health

Right now, most parents wouldn’t consider bringing their child to a doctor’s office, especially for a minor health concern. Even before quarantine, the struggle to shuttle kids to and from the doctor — especially for issues that might not require any...

Smart Shirt Offers Remote Health Monitoring

by Amantha May | May 11, 2020 | General News, Health, Medical

Patients who need ongoing monitoring of chronic conditions must shoulder the burden of frequent doctor visits. Many patients also require the use of cumbersome and sometimes embarrassing equipment for remote patient monitoring (RPM). KeeSense, a groundbreaking new...

Smartphone Pathogen Test Device

by Amantha May | May 8, 2020 | General News, Medical

Does the idea of attending an arena-sized concert with 50,000 other fans sound scary right now? Heading out to enjoy your favorite megastar is just a fantasy at the moment. But what if there was a way to test everyone for COVID-19 quickly, before they enter the venue?...

Women’s Health Tech Challenge [video]

by Amantha May | April 29, 2020 | General News, Health, Medical

The goal of the HITLAB Women’s Health Tech Challenge is to fast-track support for innovative FemTech products that empower women to make informed choices about their health and improve women’s healthcare delivery. Individuals or teams who have identified a unique...

AI Powers Remote Lung Exams

by Amantha May | April 27, 2020 | General News, Medical

As healthcare practices rush to integrate telemedicine in response to COVID-19, it’s natural to question whether remote examinations can truly replicate an in-person visit. StethoMe, the Poland-based maker of a smart, wireless, stethoscope, is working with existing...