New research out of NEJM found that an artificial intelligence algorithm was able to estimate the gestational age of a fetus on par with a trained sonographer performing a fetal biometry.
The study, which was conducted in North Carolina and Zambia, collected ultrasound sweeps from 4,695 pregnant volunteers. Researchers collected blind sweep videos on both a commercial ultrasound machine and on a...
NexHealth, a San Francisco-based startup focused on the patient experience, announced a $125 million Series C funding round. Buckley Ventures led the round with participation from Lachy Groom, Jack Altman, Scott Belsky, Shreyas Doshi, Eric Glyman, Shahed Khan, Packy McCormick and Rahul Vohra.
This news comes less than a year after the company announced a $31 million Series B round. The new...
Digital cognitive behavioral therapy could help treat Black women with insomnia, according to a new study published in JAMA.
Researchers found that study participants using an internet-based intervention for insomnia, with a tailored version for Black women and a standard version, significantly reduced their score on the insomnia severity index.
In the single-blind, 3-arm randomized control...
Dental care company quip unveiled its plans to buy dental telehealth company Toothpic for an undisclosed sum.
The acquisition will allow quip users to access both preventative digital checkups and on-demand virtual emergency dental care. The services will be wrapped into quip's digital platform, which lets users track oral hygiene habits and monitor health over time.
According to quip, once...
Transcarent, a health tech company for self-insured employers, announced a new program focused on the cancer-care space. Dubbed Transcarent Oncology Care, the service is designed to help Transcarent members connect with cancer care institutes, oncology providers and appropriate clinical trials in their area.
In addition to connecting members to care, the service also provides emotional and social...
New research out of Thailand found that a deep learning algorithm was able to diabetic retinopathy in patients with diabetes on par with community specialists, according to a study published in The Lancet.
Researchers discovered that the deep-learning system was able to detect vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy with an accuracy of 94.7%, sensitivity of 91.4% and specificity of 95.4%. This...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual visits for contraception care shot up in states that mandated telehealth be reimbursed at the same rate as in-person visits, according to new research published in JAMA.
Researchers found that telehealth accounted for 30.5% of contraceptive visits in parity states and 21.6% of visits in nonparity states during the pandemic. Thatup from telemedicine...
Behavioral health company Real announced a $37 million Series B funding round. Owl Ventures led the round with participation from former Cityblock CEO and Chief Health Officer Iyah Romm and Dr. Slyvia Romm, as well as Lightspeed Venture Partners, Female Founders Fund, Forerunner Ventures and BBG Ventures.
The company developed a platform designed to help give patients the skills to strengthen...
Virtual opioid use disorder treatment company Bicycle Health inked a deal with Marvin, a startup that supports clinician mental health, in order to provide healthcare professionals with opioid treatment.
Marvin patients will now be able to access Bicycle Health's telehealth-based treatments. The service offers patients access to medical provider-driven medication management, group therapy from a...
Adults with depression that used Akili's video game-like intervention improved their cognitive functioning and sustained attention, according to a small study published in The American Journal of Psychiatry.
Researchers did not find any statistically significant difference in depression symptoms between patients in the control and intervention groups, though both groups did statistically improve...
