92 episodes

Like normal healthtech news but, you know, not boring.


The team at SomX bring you the audio version of the weekly Healthtech Pigeon newsletter - a panel show with journalists, VCs, podcasters, entrepreneurs, execs and those with a strong opinion to make things interesting. Regular hosts and guests are Dr James Somauroo, Jessica Smith, Belle Taylor, Huw Penson, Jess Farmery from the SomX team.


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🚀 Learn how SomX can help your healthtech company at www.somx.health

Healthtech Pigeon SomX

    • Health & Fitness

Like normal healthtech news but, you know, not boring.


The team at SomX bring you the audio version of the weekly Healthtech Pigeon newsletter - a panel show with journalists, VCs, podcasters, entrepreneurs, execs and those with a strong opinion to make things interesting. Regular hosts and guests are Dr James Somauroo, Jessica Smith, Belle Taylor, Huw Penson, Jess Farmery from the SomX team.


🐦 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com
🚀 Learn how SomX can help your healthtech company at www.somx.health

    At-home blood test transforming cancer care

    At-home blood test transforming cancer care

    Join Aahuti and Jess breakdown the best stories from this week’s newsletter, with the help of Toby Basey-Fisher, CEO of Entia. 

    This week: 

    [04:45] -Test-at-home kit for cancer patients approved for use
    [18:50] - UK partnership to address challenges regulating mental health tech
    [31:30] - How telemedicine can cut down NHS gynaecology waiting times
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    • 43 min
    Virtual reality is revolutionising mental health

    Virtual reality is revolutionising mental health

    Join Jessica and James as they take a deep dive into the week’s healthtech news and views joined by HLTH Europe's Lina Behrens and Henry Stoneley. 

    This week: 

    [02:45] - Apple pushes into clinical trials with new FDA nod for Apple Watch
    [22:45] - Virtual reality could revolutionize mental-health treatments, including ketamine therapy, for conditions like depression and anxiety
    [36:45] - Okko Health to test eye health app in space


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    • 46 min
    How can we make healthcare more accessible?

    How can we make healthcare more accessible?

    Join Jessica and Huw as they take a deep dive into the week’s healthtech news and views.

    This week:  

    [01:25] - ‘Daniel Ek’s body scanning healthtech Neko Health is expanding to the UK
    [20:10] - Walmart Health Is Closing
    [29:10] - Hertility’s ReProductive Report aims to close the gaps in women’s health research


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    • 46 min
    How important is the breastmilk microbiome?

    How important is the breastmilk microbiome?

    Join Jessica and James as they take a deep dive into the week’s healthtech news and views joined by Dr Sioned Fôn Jones, co-founder of BoobyBiome. 

    This week: 

    [01:26] - How UK-based BoobyBiome Is Advancing Infant Feeding Harnessing the Power of the Breast Milk Microbiome
    [24:20] - Maven Clinic expands fertility support for males alongside health coaching program
    [46:10] - GE HealthCare launches voice-activated, AI-powered ultrasound machines for women’s health
    [59:55] - UK healthtech Elvie raises £9.6m in fresh funding


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    📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Happiness is a state of mind

    Happiness is a state of mind

    Join Aahuti and Huw as they take a deep dive into the week’s healthtech news and views.

    This week: 

    [14:10] - ‘What we’re seeing is not telehealth’: alarm over doctors using AI and prescribing without seeing patients
    [34:55] - A Wearable Tech Gives Pharmas & Therapists Better Feel for Changes in Mental Health
    [46:20] - Healthtech Zoe announces 20% cost cutting, detailing redundancy packages

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    📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health

    • 1 hr 1 min
    What's going on with digital health funding?

    What's going on with digital health funding?

    Join James and Huw as they take a deep-dive into the week’s healthtech news and views.

    This week: 

    [00:50] - More deal volume, lower check sizes for digital health in Q1, with AI investment leading the pack: Rock Health
    [22:30] - Virtual reality eases pain in cancer trial — even the next day
    [37:00] - I lead one of the startups accusing Apple of patent infringement. Here’s why Congress should side with us
    [47:30] - How UK-based BoobyBiome Is Advancing Infant Feeding Harnessing the Power of the Breast Milk Microbiome


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    🖇 Connect with James on LinkedIn
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    📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health

    • 55 min

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