❀️ Health Tech

Health Tech, or digital health, helps us understand and take control of our own health. But we also cover more traditional health news like medicines, vaccines and medical procedures.

Per Soderstrom 2 min read

πŸ’¨ Air purifier instead of face mask - UV light removes 99% of viruses and bacteria in the air

UV lighting purifies the air we breathe in, through a portable air purifier - a "wearable".

Kent Olofsson 2 min read

πŸ”Ž App and "headband" should give a more focused brain

A neurofeedback system that everyone can use on their own will help people feel calmer and more focused.

Kent Olofsson 2 min read

πŸ”¬ AI helps dermatologists diagnose skin cancer

An AI is able to analyze images of melanoma and see which ones are dangerous, as good as a dermatologist.

Per Soderstrom 2 min read

πŸŽ— Layer X-ray detects lung cancer in time

Lung cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers - also difficult to detect. A study in the UK has a suggestion

Kent Olofsson 1 min read

πŸš‘ AI can increase survival among patients in hospitals

An AI has been trained to recognize signs that patients need intensive care. This means that patients receive the right care earlier than they receive today, which increases their chances of survival.

Per Soderstrom 1 min read

πŸ† Battery-powered drones deliver COVID-19 vaccine

Vaccination against COVID-19 is a challenge in sparsely populated areas. Zipline has experience in distributing healthcare equipment outside cities. Now you get a new assignment.

Khumbu Muleya 5 min read

πŸ“± Epione.net creates a digital toolbox for handling Covid-19

Founded by four passionate young Africans, epione.net is a healthcare company that is using technology to solve what they believe is Africa's biggest healthcare challenge – a siloed approach to patient management and treatment.

Kent Olofsson 2 min read

β˜‘ AI can diagnose ADHD with 99 percent certainty

An AI has learned to recognize patterns in the brain that show if a person has ADHD and also which treatments can work best.

Per Soderstrom 3 min read

πŸ“― A new artificial heart has been approved by the EU

The EU approves a new artificial heart to make it easier for patients awaiting a heart transplant