Healthtech Pigeon SomX
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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