Researchers from South Korea have built machine learning-based models that can predict mood episodes using only sleep and circadian rhythm data from wearable devices.
The team comprised researchers from the Institute for Basic Sciences (IBS), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), and Korea University College of Medicine.
FINDINGS
In a study, which findings were published in...
Vuno receives second 510(k)
South Korean medical AI company Vuno has obtained a 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration for its chest X-ray analysis AI software.
The VunoMed Chest X-ray Triage quickly screens for pneumothorax and pleural effusion in chest X-ray images.
This FDA win is a second for Vuno, who first received a 510(k) for its brain image analysis AI in...
Singapore may be technologically advanced in healthcare, however, there may be sections in the health system that have yet to catch up – including sexual health.
In this small island nation-state of nearly six million people, sexual and reproductive health remains a topic too sensitive and intimate to be discussed in the open.
Access to the internet and the general acceptability of telemedicine...
New telehealth feature on MedAdvisor patient app
Pharmacy-focused MedAdvisor has announced the launch of a new telehealth functionality on its mobile patient application.
The telehealth feature allows patients to book virtual consultations with providers, receive e-prescriptions, and pre-order medications and receive purchase renewal reminders from preferred pharmacies.
Early this year, the ASX-...
New upper GI endoscopy AI tested at CU Medicine
The Chinese University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine) became the first to test Olympus' new AI-powered upper gastrointestinal endoscopy system for detecting gastric cancers.
The faculty first partnered with the Japanese medical endoscope manufacturer last year.
"The new AI endoscopic system is distinguished by its ability to...
A project from the University of New South Wales could be the first in the world to deploy virtual reality tools to help address trauma in rural and regional indigenous communities.
Based on a media statement, the project will work with Aboriginal communities in developing culturally informed tools that can be used to provide psychosocial support and address intergenerational trauma. VR tools...
Mental health app Lissun bags $3M for AI integration
Mental health platform Lissun in India has scored $2.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by RPSG Capital Ventures.
With its fresh funds, the startup plans to integrate AI into its suite of digital mental health solutions which target corporates, schools, and families of children with neurodevelopmental conditions. The new funds will...
Despite growing up with technology and the internet, young people of New Zealand have expressed a strong preference for in-person help when it comes to their mental health.
Research led by the University of Otago, Wellington explored the views of people aged 15-30 on digital mental health supports.
FINDINGS
A survey was conducted online in 2022 and culled complete responses from 1,471...
After opening up its specialty database to researchers globally, the Australian not-for-profit organisation Crohn’s Colitis Cure is now working to reach more people by developing and implementing a mobile application for individuals dealing with inflammatory bowel disease.
Early this year, CCCure launched subscription-based access to its IBD database – said to be one of the largest in the world...
Huawei has announced the launch of its new health monitoring system for its wearable products.
In an event in China, the Chinese IT giant said that the TruSense system offers "comprehensive and accurate" monitoring capabilities, measuring over 60 health and fitness indicators.
It runs on a proprietary algorithm that can assess these indicators, including emotional well-being and stress levels...
