Get Well takes digital approach to tackling monkeypox
With monkeypox now officially declared a public health emergency in the US, digital health company Get Well has developed a management plan to track people […]
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Digital health’s rapid growth spurt comes home to roost
With fears of a recession and inflation running high, the boom period for digital health apps looks to be waning. In this article, Ben Hargreaves […]
Clariness, DailyBreath partner to drive recruitment in asthma trials
Patient recruitment specialist Clariness will deploy an app aimed at helping asthma patients monitor environment triggers and report symptoms in the clinical trials its support, […]
Cumulus’ gamified dry EEG system tops lab monitoring in trial
An at-home electroencephalogram (EEG) headset used alongside game-like cognitive tasks developed by UK company Cumulus Neuroscience has been shown to be more effective than lab-based […]
Digital health firm Biofourmis adds another $20m to its funding pot
One of the digital health sector’s latest unicorn companies – Biofourmis – has upscaled its recent fourth round financing, adding $20 million to the $300 […]
Koneksa aims to answer Parkinson’s-tracking challenge with AI
Healthcare technology firm Koneksa will carry out a study to evaluate whether digital biomarkers can be used to track the progression of Parkinson’s disease – […]
FDA okays ProstatID software for detecting prostate cancer in MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology specialist Bot Image has won FDA approval for its artificial intelligence-powered software ProstatID, used for the detection and diagnosis of […]
AI tissue analysis enables rapid discovery of drug candidates
AI could address the most significant issue in drug discovery, finds Ben Hargreaves, and also offers the potential to use tissue samples to create precision […]
Digital health app linked to better outcomes in heart failure
A study of a mobile health app used to support patients hospitalised with heart failure has concluded that it provided a modest improvement in quality-of-life […]
NHS unveils screening plan to eliminate hepatitis C virus
Thousands of people in the UK will be screened for hepatitis C virus in a new pilot aimed at expanding use of antiviral therapies to […]
Boehringer, Seqster team-up on patient-centric, real-world studies
Seqster has attracted another pharma partner for its patient data technology, which aims to improve care through better access and understanding of patient-level real-world data […]
AmerisourceBergen aims to make digital therapeutics access easier
Pharma distributor AmerisourceBergen is working on a platform to make access to digital therapeutics (DTx) easier in the US by providing a unified system for […]
Healthware forms new medical communications division
Health innovation and technology specialist Healthware Group has added another element to its business with the launch of a dedicated medical communications and education division. […]
Macmillan alliance will provide digital health apps to cancer patients
Newly diagnosed cancer patients across the UK will get free access to digital mental health therapies, thanks to a new partnership between Macmillan Cancer Support […]
Oncoustics raises $5.5m for ‘virtual biopsy’ AI platform
Digital health startup Oncoustics has raised $5.5 million in seed funding to develop an artificial intelligence-powered technology that will be used to spot and diagnose […]
Amazon ratchets up its health ambitions, buying US primary care group
Amazon has accelerated its expansion into the healthcare sector with an all-cash deal to acquire One Medical, a US group that provides virtual and in-person […]
After cough drug setback, Merck partners Hyfe’s tracking app
Merck & Co has signed a deal with digital health firm Hyfe that will see its cough-detecting smartphone app offered to patients in the US. […]
Digital health firm Oto raises $3.3m for tinnitus support tool
UK startup Oto has raised £2.8 million ($3.3 million) in seed financing for a mobile app that aims to help people with tinnitus manage the […]
How to accelerate clinical study build
As you know, clinical trials can be complex. Industry standards are now required for clinical trial submission. This means even more associated costs, resources, time, […]
Akili digital therapeutic shows promise in lupus patients
Akili looks like it could bring another digital therapeutic (DTx) to market after a clinical trial backed the efficacy of its AKL-T01 in patients with […]
EMA pilot will see if clinical trial data should be digested ‘raw’
A pilot study has been launched by the EMA to see whether it is helpful for regulators to look at the ‘raw data’ from clinical […]
Pharma’s post-COVID opportunity to improve patient outcomes
The immediate threat to patient care from COVID-19 has diminished with the passing of the acute phase of the pandemic, but its impact continues to […]
EU-based I3LUNG project applying AI to lung cancer care gets underway
An EU-funded project that aims to encourage the implementation of artificial intelligence-based personalised care for lung cancer patients – dubbed I3LUNG – has formally launched. […]
AstraZeneca partners Health2Sync on CKD digital support tool
Taiwan-based digital health firm Health2Sync has added another big pharma company to the roster of clients for its patient support platform. The latest partner is […]
Digital health financing falls to two-year low in first half
The buoyant financing environment for digital health companies that took off during the pandemic looks like it had come to an end, according to new […]
AI-powered smartphone app monitors IBS using poo images
Researchers in the US have developed an app that uses a smartphone camera and artificial intelligence algorithms to assess images of patients’ poo for signs […]
PharmStars Announces “Innovations in Real-World Evidence” Theme for Fall 2022 Accelerator
PharmStars, the pharma-focused accelerator for digital health startups, is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its Fall 2022 cohort with the […]
Pharma’s spend on AI in drug discovery ‘could top $3bn by 2025’
The pharmaceutical industry is increasingly relying on artificial intelligence to power its drug discovery and development efforts, and its spend in this area has created […]
Digital tools driving innovative clinical trials
The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed significant changes in the way pharma develops drugs, particularly in the clinical trial space. Hybrid or decentralised clinical trials (DCTs) […]
ResApp bags FDA okay for sleep apnoea app, after Pfizer takeover bid
Pfizer is still waiting for the green light to complete an acquisition of digital health company ResApp, a deal that looks even better now that […]
NHS England trials first medicine deliveries by drone
Cancer drugs will be flown from a facility in Portsmouth to a hospital on the Isle of Wight by drone, in the first pilot study […]
Omnichannel strategies to revolutionize the healthcare professional experience
Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, engaging with healthcare professionals about treatments has never been more difficult. Consultants, doctors, and nurses are overworked, stressed, and […]
UK adds £175m funding to clinical research recovery drive
The UK government has made an additional £175 million ($212 million) in funding available for its push to make the country a go-to location for […]
Medical Devices and IVD Conference
SAE Media Group’s Inaugural Conference… Medical Devices and IVD 2022 14 – 15 November 2022 London, UK http://www.medicaldevices-ivd.com Navigating The MDR and IVDR and Best […]
Merck launches accelerator programme for AI startups
Merck & Co is looking for startup companies applying artificial intelligence, machine-learning and other digital approaches to drug discovery and development for a new accelerator […]
Bayer launches digital AI platform for radiology specialists
Bayer has stepped up the digital capabilities of its radiology business with the launch of artificial intelligence-based apps for X-ray, MRI and CT imaging. The […]
NHS App could offer video consultations by 2024
The NHS App will be updated over the next couple of years to include a series of new features, including the ability to offer remote […]
Sanofi extends Health2Sync digital diabetes partnership to Japan
Digital health company Health2Sync will work with Sanofi on digitising its range of insulin products in Japan, extending an earlier alliance in other markets. Health2Sync […]
Fujifilm acquires AI tech to improve fertility treatment
Fujifilm’s Irvine Scientific unit has licensed rights to an artificial intelligence-powered technology developed to improve the success rate of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) techniques. The […]
Biogen and Happify partner on digital support for MS patients
Digital health company Happify has signed a partnership with another biopharma company, joining forces with Biogen on a toolkit to help people with multiple sclerosis […]
Eisai’s brain health tool NouKNOW used in Tokyo dementia project
Eisai’s digital tool to allow self-assessment of cognitive performance – NouKNOW – will be used in a Japanese project aimed at improving the management of […]
Pfizer is first big pharma to tap Truveta’s real-world data platform
Pfizer has harnessed the expertise of health data specialist Truveta to provide close monitoring of safety and other signals for its products, including COVID-19 vaccine […]
Single MRI-based brain scan could diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, says study
Alzheimer’s disease could be diagnosed from a single MRI brain scan, according to a new study by Imperial College London. Using machine learning technology, researchers […]
Alimetry nabs FDA okay for gastric disorder-diagnosing wearable
New Zealand medical tech startup Alimetry has claimed an FDA approval for a wearable device that can be used to diagnose gastric disorders non-invasively. The […]
Canadian comms giant Telus buys digital health player LifeWorks
Canadian wireless network carrier Telus has agreed a C$2.9 billion ($2.2 billion) deal to acquire LifeWorks, a digital health specialist that will bulk up the […]
Lilly partners with Sidekick in digital health alliance
A personalised, treatment plan for patients with breast cancer is the first digital health product to emerge from a newly-announced partnership between digital health specialist […]
Data-Led Digital KOL Engagement
When creating engagement plans for individual Digital Key Opinion Leaders (DOLs), it’s best to look at a range of data-led metrics about each DOL to […]
HiDoc raises $7m and names new CEO as digital tool for IBS launches
HiDoc Technologies has secured a cash injection of $7 million to help with the launch of its Cara Care digital therapeutic for people with irritable […]
Digital operating room developer Proximie raises $80m
Tech startup Proximie has raised $80 million in third-round financing that will be used to further develop its augmented reality platform, which allows surgeons to […]
Almirall-backed psoriasis support app Claro launches in Europe
An alliance between Spanish drugmaker Almirall and digital health company Happify has yielded its first fruit, with the launch of their Claro app designed to […]
Alliance eyes European ‘single market’ for digital therapeutics
There’s a growing body of evidence that digital therapeutics (DTx) can complement other therapies for a wide range of health conditions, reducing costs and improving […]
Could an eye test spot people at risk of heart attacks?
An analysis of images of the retina harvested from the UK Biobank resource suggests that it may be possible to identify individuals at risk of […]
SAE Media Group’s 2nd Annual Biosensors for Medical Wearables Conference
SAE Media Group’s 2nd Annual Biosensors for Medical Wearables *In collaboration with Medical Design Briefs* 24th – 25th October 2022 | Boston, MA, USA Sponsored […]
How digital is transforming the commercial leader’s role in biopharma
Pharma’s evolving role in patient care The digital revolution has already reshaped the commercial engine of biopharma companies. Pharma’s digital initiatives now routinely enable new […]
Digital therapeutics gaining traction in the market
Digital health funding has grown exponentially over the last few years and fuelled significant investment. Payers, healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients recognise the positive impact […]
AI specialist Charm Therapeutics launches with $50m Series A
The UK’s fertile environment for biotechs specialising in artificial intelligence has generated a new player – Charm Therapeutics – which came out of stealth mode […]
Sanofi furthers its digital ambitions with Paris accelerator
Sanofi has launched a new initiative in its drive to integrate digital technologies throughout its business, setting up an accelerator based in Paris that will […]
Owkin bags $180m BMS alliance for cardiovascular clinical trials
Owkin has enticed another big pharma partner with its artificial intelligence-powered clinical development platform, Bristol-Myers Squibb, which is paying $80 million upfront to tap into […]
Measure your omnichannel maturity with our new tool
Our Omnichannel Maturity tool is designed for biopharmaceutical, healthcare technology, and wellness companies that are driven to develop integrated and customer-centric omnichannel experiences. This simple […]
Abbott makes progress with wearable for diabetic ketoacidosis
Abbott is already a big player in the wearable glucose-monitoring sector, and has started working on a new device that will measure both glucose and […]
Apple adds medication tracking to iPhone and Apple Watch
Owners of an iPhone or Apple Watch have a new health feature, an app called Medications, that will help them manage and track their use […]
AI specialist Insilico raises $60m as more projects head to clinic
Insilico Medicine has raised $60 million in fourth-round financing that will help to fund the advancement of more drugs towards the clinical testing stage. The […]
Eversana aims athletes’ mental coaching at pharma sales reps
Eversana’s suite of commercialisation tools for pharma companies will soon have a new component – cognitive behavioural training tools designed to improve the performance of […]
Report: Omnichannel advice for the life science industry
In the healthcare sector and beyond, the adoption of digital tools and novel analytics has exploded. However, unlike many consumer industries, biopharma, medical technology, and […]
Median Tech debuts AI-focused unit for cancer trial support
Medical imaging specialist Median Technologies has launched a new business unit that will provide decision-making tools – underpinned by artificial intelligence – for sponsors of […]
Blood drawing robot heading for pivotal trials
In future, blood samples may be taken by an autonomous robot rather than a healthcare professional – if Dutch developer Vitestro can get its prototype […]
Using technology to reassess the clinical trial landscape
Josh Sackman, president and co-founder of AppliedVR, and Web Sun, president and co-founder of Komodo Health, relay how their newly formed collaboration reshapes the clinical […]
Akili partners with gaming giant Roblox on ADHD therapy delivery
Digital health company Akili Interactive has agreed a deal that could see its gamified therapy for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) hosted on the creative gaming […]
How automatization keeps drug safety in war-torn Ukraine
Ukrainian pharmaceutical companies are struggling to perform their duties in pharmacovigilance as Russia launched a wide-scale war in Ukraine. Automatization may be a solution. Russia’s […]
Cumulus puts its digital biomarkers for CNS diseases to the test
Cumulus Neuroscience has started a pair of clinical trials to gauge the value of a panel of physiological and digital biomarkers in tracking the course […]
Top 5 takeaways from international hybrid and virtual meeting guidance for pharma
The move to online international meetings has left pharma companies with uncertainty around contact compliance. But new joint guidance, from the IFPMA, EFPIA, and PhRMA, […]
What does good cybersecurity look like in 2022?
The pharma industry is becoming an increasingly hot commodity for cybercriminals. In recent years, digital adoption has accelerated at a rapid pace, with companies racing […]
Takeda, Daiichi-backed wearable study planned in Japan
A study that will look at the feasibility of tracking people’s lifestyle habits for an extended period using a wearable device has got underway in […]
Amwell’s SilverCloud buy yields new digital tool for mental health
Telehealth company Amwell has marked Mental Health Awareness month with the launch of a digital tool that will deliver cognitive behavioural health interventions across a […]
Sidekick and Pfizer prep launch of DTx for atopic dermatitis
A long-running partnership between digital therapeutics (DTx) developer Sidekick Health and Pfizer has resulted in a new app to support patients with atopic dermatitis, which […]
Sleepio app for insomnia backed by NICE
After a non-committal appraisal of Big Health’s Sleepio app for insomnia last November in draft guidance from NICE, the cost-effectiveness agency has come out in […]
Joined up thinking needed for joined up data plans
Joined up data could transform the pharmaceutical industry and help create a healthier Europe for decades to come – but the route to change is […]
Beckley adds digital element to its psychedelic drug trials
Phase 2 trials of Beckley Psytech’s psychedelic drug candidates will make use of digital technologies for patient monitoring, thanks to a new partnership with Empatica. […]
Digital health body publishes best practice guide for DTx developers
Companies trying to bring digital therapeutic (DTx) products through development and onto the market have been navigating in uncharted waters for years. Now, trade organisation […]
Unlocking the potential of healthcare data in research
Health data research in the UK is rapidly evolving, with new capabilities emerging through the rise of hybrid engagement and the accelerated adoption of digital […]
Google gives ex-FDA digital health head Bakul Patel strategic role
FDA veteran Bakul Patel has joined Google as its new senior director of global digital health strategy, ending a stint at the regulator that lasted […]
Accelerator aims to promote digital health innovation in Italy
A digital health startup accelerator is launching in Italy, with more than €6 million backing the new enterprise. Called VITA, the accelerator will support up […]
USAID on expanding digital health globally – part one
Adele Waugaman, senior digital health coordinator of the COVID-19 response at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), tells us what the agency focuses […]
Survey: Pharma bullish on digital innovation, but failing on execution
When it comes to enthusiasm about digital innovation, pharma seems to be more adept at talking the talk than walking the walk, as it were. […]
Pfizer: Pharma needs a business strategy for a digital world
The unprecedented rate of digital acceleration seen in the first two years of COVID-19 has set in train an age of digital transformation. In my […]
Boehringer sells drug safety software to ArisGlobal
German drugmaker Boehringer Ingelheim has sold an artificial intelligence-powered software platform it developed to monitor drug safety data to ArisGlobal, which provides cloud software to […]
Mental health record specialist Osmind raises $40 million
US digital health firm Osmind – which had developed an electronic health record (EHR) system for patients with mental illness – has added to its […]
Wearable tracks health by measuring skin gas emissions
Researchers in the US have developed a wearable monitor that could be used to monitor metabolic diseases through gases released from a person’s skin. It’s […]
Roche extends Kaiku digital monitoring partnership again
Roche has elevated a longstanding alliance with Finland’s Kaiku Health focusing on digital patient monitoring and management (DPMM) to the level of a strategic partnership. […]
Healthcare communication and how it’s changing
Engaging, strategic, customer-centric communication is important in any industry, and no industry has been unaffected by the changing world of digital communication. But healthcare communicators […]
SparkRx: The first digital therapeutic for adolescents
Mental health issues among teens and young adults have risen dramatically over the past decade. Jessica Lake, chief science officer at Limbix, tells us about […]
Game used to track symptoms in children with cancer
A study has shown that a mobile game can be used to gather symptom data from children undergoing treatment for cancer, and potentially might also […]
Biogen grabs MS music therapy from MedRhythms in $120m deal
Biogen has licensed rights to a digital therapeutic (DTx) developed by MedRhythms which combines sensors, software, and music to help people with multiple sclerosis tackle […]
Big Health DTx improves sleep in stroke rehabilitation patients
A digital therapeutic (DTx) developed to help people suffering from insomnia has been shown to improve sleep and mental health in people recovering from a […]
Curebase bags $40m to develop patient-centric trials platform
Curebase has raised $40 million in second-round financing that will help it run more complex interventional trials for its biopharma clients, according to chief executive […]
DTx firm Sidekick eyeing new partnerships after $55m round
Sidekick Health is already working with pharma heavyweights Pfizer and Bayer on gamified apps that can be paired with drug therapies to improve patient outcomes […]
To increase clinical trial diversity, build trust in communities and use tech wisely
After a long period of not much change, clinical trials are undergoing several massive shifts. At the American Telemedicine Association conference in Boston this week, […]
SAE Media Group’s 3rd Annual Wearable Injectors and Connected Devices Conference
SAE Media Group’s 3rd Annual Wearable Injectors and Connected Devices Conference 10 – 11 October 2022 | London, UK http://www.wearable-injectors.co.uk/PharmaPhorum The Latest Innovations In Digital […]
How patient-on-a-chip tech could be the future of drug discovery
Testing drug compounds on a chip designed to mimic human organs sounds closer to science fiction than reality, yet the technology already exists and is […]
UK study finds evidence for brain fog after severe COVID
Cognitive problems affecting memory and attention can be substantial and long-lasting in patients who suffer severe COVID-19 infections, according to a study by researchers in […]
Digital health firm Hello Heart raises $70m
Hello Heart has raised $70 million in fourth-round financing to help grow its smartphone-based technology for people seeking to improve their heart health. Hello Heart […]
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison leads $21.5m round for Imagene AI
Israeli cancer diagnosis startup Imagene AI has raised $21.5 million in first-round financing for its cancer diagnosis platform based digitised imaging of biopsy samples. The […]
Smartphone-based skin cancer diagnostic certified for use in UK
An artificial intelligence-powered digital tool for diagnosing skin cancers developed by Skin Analytics has been cleared in the UK as a Class IIA medical device, […]
Abbott joins alliance to bring ‘artificial pancreas’ system to Europe
Abbott has joined forces with two other companies to bring an automated insulin delivery (AID) system to people with diabetes in Europe that will monitor […]
Biofourmis is digital health’s latest unicorn, after raising $300m
Biofourmis has raised $300 million in fourth-round financing, sending its value rocketing to around $1.3 billion and injecting some fresh momentum into the digital health […]
Sanofi revs up manufacturing with help from McLaren
French drugmaker wants the efficiency of its manufacturing operations to go up a gear, and has joined forces with Formula One racing team McLaren to […]
Digital interventions cut heart failure mortality; study
An analysis of 10 clinical trials of digital health interventions targeted at patients recently hospitalised for acute heart failure has found they improve outcomes compared […]
Partnering to advance digital therapeutics offerings
Aaron Gani, founder and CEO of BehaVR, and Krys Zaluski, director of business development, digital health at Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma, discuss their groundbreaking partnership to […]
Study of Vicore’s DTx for anxiety in IPF patients gets underway
Sweden’s Vicore Pharma has started a clinical trial of a digital therapeutic (DTx) intended to relieve anxiety in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a […]
Financing pushes value of clinical trial tech firm Reify to $4.8bn
Reify Health has completed fourth-round financing that adds $220 million to its cash reserves and pushes its valuation up to a heady $4.8 billion, with […]
PreciseDx AI diagnostic can detect early-stage Parkinson’s
Diagnosing Parkinson’s in the earliest stages before symptoms become serious is a major challenge in medicine, and digital health company PreciseDx thinks it may have […]
Digital therapy for osteoarthritis tops other methods, says study
A meta-analysis of published studies looking at web- app- or telehealth-based therapy for osteoarthritis has concluded that they outperform standard approaches to care. The study […]
Thread builds in decentralised trials again with CureClick buy
Just over a year after partnering on a project to accelerate recruitment into decentralised clinical trials (DCTs), Thread and CureClick have decided to formally tie […]
How to identify and engage with digital opinion leaders
The industry has long sought the insight and advice of revered, influential figures. Typically, these key opinion leaders (KOLs) are researchers, physicians, or other healthcare […]
The largest pharma company in Europe calls for interoperability
Ehab Youssef, area head of Europe North at Roche Pharmaceuticals, tells us why European countries need interoperability to ensure a more effective overall European healthcare […]
Eversana, UpScriptHealth ally on digital patient platform
UpScriptHealth has joined forces with Eversana on a digital platform that aims to improve patient access to therapies, and the experience that goes with it. […]
Patient backlog caused by COVID ‘could take six years to clear’
The massive backlog in patient care across Europe resulting from the pandemic will take at least three years to clear and in some cases as […]
Pfizer makes bid for ResApp and its respiratory diagnosis apps
Pfizer’s Australian unit has tabled an offer to buy ResApp Health and its smartphone apps for the management and diagnosis of respiratory diseases in a […]
Fitness app Ultrahuman buys wearables firm LazyCo
LazyCo, the wearables company behind the Aina Ring that can be used to interface with a smartphone, has been snapped up by digital fitness and […]
Gaming health firm GripAble raises $11m for rehab platform
GripAble has raised $11 million in first-round financing that will be used to advance its digital health approach to rehabilitation for people with neurological and […]
Digital investment promises to accelerate the use of wearable sensor data in clinical trials
In an interview with Dudley Tabakin (CEO, VivoSense), Chris Garabedian (CEO, Xontogeny) and Tanja Dowe (CEO, Debiopharm Innovation Fund), pharmaphorum discusses the recent announcement of […]
Happify says study backs value of its wellbeing app in psoriasis
People with psoriasis who used an app developed by digital health company Happify reported reduced anxiety and improvements in mental wellbeing in a real-world study […]
Health Innovators – Amy Bucher
pharmaphorum editor in chief Jonah Comstock takes on the Health Innovators series with a conversation with Amy Bucher, vice president of behavioural design at Lirio […]
Game-based therapies and the attraction of engaging patients
Ensuring that patients remain consistent with their therapies is one of the major challenges facing healthcare, so what if you could make treatment a game? […]
Digital health financing bonanza slows in Q1
2021 was a big year in investment financing for US digital health companies, but there are signs that it may be a high watermark. In […]
AI test could predict best cancer therapies for patients
Researchers at the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) in London have designed a prototype test that they think could be used to predict which combinations […]
Upskilling in a digital health world
It’s no secret that digital technologies are playing a significant role when it comes to shaping the next era of healthcare. Necessity accelerated the adoption […]
Irish wearables firm Kinesis bought by Linus Health
University College Dublin spinout Kinesis Health Technologies, which has developed a range of wearable sensors to assess the physical capabilities of patients, has been bought […]
A data company is cementing its place in medical XR
Rani Aravamudhan, MD, senior clinical consultant, and Jason Elliott, head of employer client experiences at Health Data & Management Solutions (HDMS), tell us how the […]
Amazon gathers Thread in decentralised trials alliance
Amazon’s latest push into the healthcare arena is focusing on one of the top new trends in clinical research – the shift towards decentralised trials. […]
Digital health firm Altibbi raises $44m in round backed by Hikma
Dubai-based Altibbi already claims to be the largest operator in the Middle East region for Arabic language telehealth, and is poised to expand its services […]
Big pharma companies partner to form AI-based start-up
Israel-based AION Labs and German independent research institute BioMed X announced its third global call for applications to form a new start-up company focused on […]
AZ expands digital health plans with Huma alliance
AstraZeneca has bought a stake in digital health firm Huma Therapeutics in a deal that will see ownership of AZ’s AMAZE disease management platform transfer […]
The efficacy of Mental Health Apps
In January, PLOS Digital Health published a study which claimed that there’s “sparse” data to support the efficacy of most mental health apps. In their […]
Google seeks FDA nod for passive AFib detection with Fitbit
Tech giant Google has filed for FDA approval to use its Fitbit wearable to help detect atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart abnormality that raises […]
AI tool helps detect leprosy using pictures
Ann Aerts, head of the Novartis Foundation, tells us about AI4Leprosy, a diagnostic assistant researchers developed that helps healthcare workers detect leprosy with over 90% […]
Pharma’s ambition in connected health not yet matched by execution
Four out of five biopharma companies think that the market opportunity for connected health products exceeds their traditional drug business, but adoption remains low, with […]
Is your digital communication strategy up to par?
Whether you’re a large pharma company or a small, emerging one, communication is key. Success or failure hinges on communicating the advantages of your offerings […]
Indegene backs launch of metaMe’s DTx for irritable bowel syndrome in US
metaMe Health has enlisted the aid of health tech company Indegene to launch its recently-approved prescription digital therapeutic (DTx) Regulora for irritable bowel syndrome in […]
Virtual and augmented reality: Bringing the future to pharma manufacturing
Virtual and augmented reality tools have reached a level of maturity to be utilised across various industries. In this article, Ben Hargreaves asks whether there […]
Digital cardiac rehabilitation boosts participation; study
A clinical trial has shown that patients with cardiovascular disease who need cardiac rehabilitation were more likely to take part in a digital programme than […]
The Digital Health Start-up Journey: Series A to scale-up
Although resources exist for digital health entrepreneurs looking to raise their first key investment round, industry advice on next steps is harder to find. The […]
IVRHA 2022: Exhibiting pioneers of medical XR
The International Virtual Reality Healthcare Association (IVRHA) held its 6th annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee, showcasing medical extended reality (XR) experiences and the companies impacting […]
Akili hires gaming guru Jon David as chief product officer
Gaming industry veteran Jon David, responsible for highly-downloaded mobile games, including the Bejeweled and Plants vs Zombies franchises, has moved into the digital health arena […]
GE unveils digital data platform for hospitals, health systems
GE Healthcare says a longstanding effort to develop a unified data management system for the health sector is close to fruition, with partners now being […]
Will people be left behind by the digital health revolution?
The uptake of digital health tools during the pandemic has been enormous due to improved access they provide to healthcare. In this article, Ben Hargreaves […]
Real-time Abbott glucose monitor available to NHS after UK launch
The latest version of Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor is now available via the NHS to eligible people with diabetes in the UK. Abbott’s […]
Pharma group seeks digital measure standards for Alzheimer’s
A group of pharma companies and academic groups have joined forces with the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) to develop standardised, digital clinical measures that can […]
With Curebase’s help, Blue Note starts virtual trial of cancer DTx
Prescription digital therapeutics (DTx) company Blue Note is starting a large-scale, decentralised trial of two cancer therapies that it hopes will lead to regulatory approval […]
Alliance aims to drive inclusivity in trials backed by digital devices
A consortium led by the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) has been set up to try to end inequities in access to clinical trials, focusing on […]
Electronics giant LG makes health play with Amwell alliance
Consumer electronics giant LG has made a big foray into the digital health arena via a partnership with US telehealth player Amwell. The two companies […]
IWD: Spotlight on women in life sciences
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we speak to design engineer at Envair Technology Darina Shopova; managing director, UK & ROI at Healthcare Business of Merck […]
Ex-NHS Digital head says merger into NHS England is a mistake
The former chair of NHS Digital has slammed the decision to absorb the unit into NHS England as a “significant retrograde step” that could undermine […]
Young entrepreneurs launch healthcare communications company – Collected Group
Young entrepreneurs launch healthcare communications company Collected Group to tackle unmet needs in healthcare professional engagement Collected Group will offer scientific and strategic services focused […]
Boehringer backs AI-powered anti-infective startup ArrePath
A new company set up to use machine learning to find new anti-infective drugs – ArrePath – has launched onto the scene with $20 million […]
Consumers want convenient, online doctor-finding tools
New survey data from Press Ganey suggests that pharma may be able to get an edge by integrating physician directories into brand websites. When it […]
Preparing industry leaders for digital transformation
Digital transformation is taking root in every major industry, and healthcare and life sciences are no exception. In fact, digital technology may prove to be […]
Sanofi forges $30m alliance with digital health firm DarioHealth
DarioHealth has beefed up its sales and marketing channels as well as its range of digital health products thanks to a $30 million strategic alliance […]
UK govt pledges £260m to health data, manufacturing
The UK biopharma industry has welcomed a new tranche of funding from the government aimed at bolstering manufacturing of medicinal products and developing the national […]
Amazon, Teladoc to deliver doctor consultations via Alexa
Amazon’s encroachment into healthcare advanced a little further this week when the online giant launched a doctor consultation service delivered via its Alexa voice assistant, […]
Healthware Group announces acquisition of Argon Global Healthcare network
Global health innovation and technology leader, Healthware Group, has announced the acquisition of Argon Global Healthcare, one of the largest international networks of independent healthcare […]
Novo Nordisk launches first smart insulin pens for NHS patients
Novo Nordisk has made its smart insulin pens available in the UK, giving people treated within the NHS for diabetes access to devices that can […]
Are Apple’s healthcare ambitions too broad?
Apple pledged to make a giant impact in the healthcare industry, but Susan Lang, founder and CEO of XIL Health, says its focus on changing […]
Could Facebook monitoring predict sudden epilepsy death?
A study has suggested people with epilepsy may show patterns of activity and behaviour on social media that could serve as an early warning signal […]
FDA expands use of Abbott’s heart sensor with new approval
The FDA has approved expanded labelling for Abbott’s CardioMEMS HF System, an implantable sensor that provides an early warning of worsening heart failure, that could […]
Bia Care starts NHS trial of its digital menopause platform
A virtual menopause clinic service developed by Bia Care is starting a randomised clinical trial within the NHS that will not only test how well […]
UK online doctor firm fined for providing ‘risky’ unlicensed service
An online doctor’s service operating in the UK has been fined after pleading guilty to providing online consultation and prescription services without being registered with […]
MindMaze raises $105m to seek out new neurological DTx
Swiss digital health company MindMaze has raised $105 million to help take its digital therapeutics (DTx) for neurological diseases like stroke onto the global stage, […]
The prevailing desire uniting patients, HCPs, and payers: a connected customer experience
You’ve surely heard healthcare bemoaned as a slow-moving industry, slow to innovate, and even slower to adopt new technology. That has certainly been true, and […]
Collaborative approach to closing the digital health gap is needed
The pandemic-induced transition to digital health is, according to the Nuffield Trust, contributing to an “inverse care law” that’s compounding existing health inequalities. But, as […]
Brain activity study backs Akili’s digital therapy for ADHD
Akili Interactive’s prescription gaming app for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) EndeavorRx has been show to enhance neuronal activity in an area of the brain […]
Accelerating patient engagement in the digital health era
Understanding the person behind the patient is a crucial part of medicine, one that healthcare providers can use to improve the efficacy of treatments. At […]
Thread, Eversana join forces on real-world data platform
Eversana’s expansion into real-world data (RWD) handling has gathered pace via an alliance with Thread, a specialist in decentralised clinical trials and electronic clinical outcome […]
Pushing the right buttons for transformative digital health
Digital health and technologies offer a wealth of opportunities, but digital needs to become part of a company’s DNA to achieve transformation. Rodamni Peppa, Boston […]
Pharma’s digital inflection point
Billed as the world’s most influential technology event, this year’s CES show saw its first ever keynote from a healthcare company when Abbott CEO Robert […]
Digital health firm Bia Care extends NHS menopause partnership
Digital health startup Bia Care has been awarded additional funding from the NHS to extend the rollout of its virtual clinic providing remote care for […]
Merck will assess Quris’ AI ‘patient-on-a-chip’ drug safety
German drugmaker Merck KGaA has reached an agreement to pilot an artificial intelligence platform developed by Quris that aims to identify potential safety problems with […]
Ada raises another $30m to push symptom checker in US
Germany’s Ada Health has added another $30 million to its second-round financing first announced last year, saying it will use the new cash to strengthen […]
Ex-CoverMyMeds CEO Scantland launches new digital health project
Five years after selling CoverMyMeds to McKesson for $1.4 billion, the company’s CEO Matt Scantland has returned to the digital health sector with a new […]
Amazon’s expansion into healthcare gathers pace
Amazon has passed another milestone in the rollout of its healthcare business, makings it telehealth service available nationwide in the US and adding another 20 […]
Powered by digital: driving transformation and innovation in healthcare
Digital health is transforming the way that we approach healthcare, but how can companies make the most of this new multi-channel engagement model? Dr Paul […]
The year ahead in digital health and life sciences: the pharmaphorum podcast
In the latest episode of the pharmaphorum podcast, editor in chief Jonah Comstock speaks with Jennifer Goldsack, CEO of the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe). Tune […]
Do skills gaps and the COVID brain drain threaten digital transformation?
With staff shortages and digital skill gaps being experienced across the spectrum of healthcare, from CROs and pharma to providers, the people-led sector is facing […]
CVS, Medable alliance aims to tackle diversity in clinical trials
CVS Health has said it will beef up its clinical trials operations, improving its ability to recruit patients from a broad demographic spectrum, via an […]
Pharmacy group 1000Farmacie closes $15m financing round
Italian online pharmacy group 1000Farmacie has raised €15 million In one of the largest first-round financings in the digital health category. The company – which […]
Digital men’s health firm Numan raises $20m to fuel expansion
UK-based men’s health specialist Numan has received a $20 million cash injection from investor Kreos Health, which will be used to extend its digital health […]
Digital health: making medicine more human
Covid-19 has lit a fire under the medical industry, driving them to re-evaluate and incorporate digital engagement models. Now, healthcare companies have a unique opportunity […]
UBC, Seqster join forces on patient-centric, remote trials
The rise in the use of decentralised clinical trial (DCTs) designs forced by COVID-19 looks set to outlast the pandemic, and digital health company Seqster […]
Bridging the pharma-startup gap with PharmStars, a new accelerator programme
From remote monitoring tech to enable clinical trials, to AI for drug discovery, to digital therapeutics and drugs with companion apps, digital innovation has the […]
New NHS online platform will show waiting times for care
The UK government’s long-awaited plan to tackle the backlog in NHS care caused by the pandemic has been delayed, but one small part that aims […]
Bayer-led project on AI in trials eyes ‘virtual’ placebo groups
Last year, Bayer launched a project to explore the use of artificial intelligence in clinical trials, working with Finland’s Aalto University to find ways to […]
Withings adds content to wearables range with 8fit acquisition
French health wearables company Withings has agreed a deal to acquire 8fit, a German digital health company whose personalised workout and meal-planning app is used […]
What does 2022 have in store for the telehealth sector?
Telehealth came to the fore in in 2020 and 2021 as healthcare systems struggled to deal with the consequences of the pandemic, but the coming […]
AI-powered stethoscope from Eko spots heart failure in seconds
A study has shown that a ‘smart’ stethoscope developed by US digital health company Eko can be used to screen people for heart failure in […]
Optimised clinical research through decentralised trials
Not only did the COVID-19 pandemic bring lockdown rules and increased safety protocols, it also led to delays, reconfigurations, limited patient access, and other restrictions […]
Addressing the UK digital skills gap
Over the past two years, life sciences media has been flooded with headlines about the rise of digital health systems. The sudden arrival of COVID-19 […]
Real-World Evidence 2022: Rare Diseases and Innovative Therapies
Real-World Evidence 2022: Rare Diseases and Innovative Therapies (RWE 2022) will convene the full spectrum of stakeholders working in RWE in rare diseases and innovative […]
Glooko adds AI to its digital diabetes tools with xbird takeover
Glooko has made a name for itself in digital health circles with its data management tools for diabetes patients, and has now added artificial intelligence […]
Digital innovation drives vaccine development
It is becoming increasingly important for people all over the world to understand the importance of vaccines and to have access to the vaccines they […]
How can marketing teams and healthcare agencies partner up for modular content?
Creating personalised, compliant content is becoming increasingly important for life science companies as HCPs demand more from their digital content. Pharma companies created 3.5 times […]
Digital health funding boom continues as ETAO cuts SPAC deal
Chinese digital health firm ETAO International will go public via a merger with a blank cheque company that will value it at around $2.5 billion. […]
Making sense of differing digital health funding reports
Digital health venture funding had a ridiculous, bonkers, blockbuster year. On this, everyone can agree, although longtime watchers of the industry will remember that we’ve […]
Applied Virtual Reality in Healthcare: A comprehensive book on medical XR
Walter Greenleaf, PhD, neuroscientist and digital health expert at Stanford University’s Virtual Human Interaction Lab, tells us about the new book Applied Virtual Reality in Healthcare: […]
GSK, Verily-backed Galvani starts trials of bioelectronic arthritis therapy
The first patient has been treated with an implantable bioelectronic device developed by Galvani Therapeutics, set up by GlaxoSmithKline and Alphabet’s Verily Life Sciences in […]
A multi-platform approach: the future of patient services
Andy Graves and Dr Clare Moloney of IQVIA discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital patient services and how future deployment alongside […]
Health gaming firm Akili takes blank cheque route to public listing
Akili Interactive has agreed a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Social Capital Suvretta Holdings Corp I in a deal that will take it […]
Digital health firms nab record $57.2bn funding in 2021; report
The final numbers are in, and now it’s official – digital health companies raked in a massive $57.2 billion in funding last year, beating prior […]
BenchSci raises $50m to grow AI-powered R&D platform
Canadian firm BenchSci has secured around $50 million in third-round financing that will be used to speed up the adoption of its artificial intelligence-powered platform […]
Utilising real-time data to improve customer engagement
Oskar Möbert, Vice President OpenData Europe at Veeva Systems, tells us how they are reimagining customer reference data to boost pharma rep productivity, enable more […]
Digital therapeutics: a new frontier of medicine
The area of digital therapeutics is growing rapidly, and in this piece Ben Hargreaves examines why this is the case, how broadly these therapies can […]
Understanding the prevention and treatment needs for cardiovascular disease
What does the current picture of cardiovascular disease in Europe look like? Surprisingly for many, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is Europe’s leading cause of death – […]
IBM sells off large parts of Watson Health business
A private equity group has agreed to take over most of IBM Watson Health, seven years after the business was launched with a pledge to […]
Content metrics help generate compelling communication
Companies seek efficiency and speed to market during the content creation process, review and approval cycles, and thus the collective time for content to be […]
The rise, acceleration and acceptance of telehealth adoption
‘Healing at a distance’ is the literal meaning of telemedicine. According to the World Health Organization, it is defined as the use of ICT to […]
Don’t be afraid to change
The digital revolution generated by the pandemic fractured lines of connection and severed the life-blood of being able to meet with clinicians for sales teams […]
6 critical success factors of a successful rapid first commercial launch
The success of any drug launch begins long before a regulatory agency gives the product the green light. From clinical development to commercialization, cross‑functional team […]
CVS Health and Microsoft alliance: an example of an extended partnership
Microsoft and CVS Health have announced a new strategic alliance focusing on personalised care and accelerating digital transformation for the benefit of CVS customers and […]
Targeted agents and immunotherapies
Targeted agents and immunotherapies are two of the most promising areas for significant advancements in cancer treatment. Envision Pharma’s scientific solutions division lead Rebecca Goldstein, […]
Decentralised trials: beyond the pandemic
The adoption of decentralised activities was a major factor in allowing clinical trials to continue during the early stages of the pandemic. Ben Hargreaves examines […]
Otsuka backs GrayMatters’ digital wearable tech for mental disorders
Japanese pharma group Otsuka has led a $10 million first-round financing of GrayMatters Health, an Israeli company developing a digital health approach to the management […]
BioNTech, InstaDeep showcase early warning system for COVID variants
BioNTech and artificial intelligence startup InstaDeep say they have developed an early warning system that can predict high-risk variants of COVID-19 from their genetic sequences […]
Roche debuts smart glucose monitor for hospital use
Roche has launched what it says is a first-of-its kind handheld glucose management device, backed up by a digital platform that aims to simplify the […]
Cutting through the Noise
The pandemic has given us a surge of opportunities to take fresh looks at how we live, work and play with huge changes of pace […]
Blue Note leukaemia DTx gets FDA breakthrough tag
A prescription digital therapeutic (DTx) for leukaemia patients developed by Blue Note Therapeutics has been awarded breakthrough device status by the FDA. The DTx, called […]
Abbott CEO Ford showcases new ‘biowearable’ line at CES
US medical device company Abbott has said it plans to launch a new range of ‘biowearable’ health devices aimed at consumers, in a move that […]
Merck backs startup bringing AI to fertility treatment
It’s no secret that fertility treatment is expensive and has a low success rate, placing a big financial and emotional burden on would-be parents. Now, […]
Digital health innovation in 2022: Anticipating healthcare trends ahead of the J.P. Morgan week
We spoke with Tanja Dowe, ahead of the annual J.P. Morgan Health Care Conference 2022, about radical innovation in healthcare, including the potential of digital […]
Nine for 2022: innovation and opportunities in healthcare
In the second part of our examination of issues that will shape the course of 2022, we’ll update the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, which […]
White House seeks out community digital health examples
The Biden administration has launched a fact-finding mission to try to find ways to deploy digital health technologies effectively in community settings, in order to […]
Square Health merger throws telehealth firm Push Doctor a lifeline
Push Doctor – a digital platform that virtually connects patients with GPs – has been acquired by private healthcare service provider Square Health for an […]
AI providing the edge against cancer?
The global R&D pipeline is dominated by potential treatments in oncology and this is also where the investment is flowing. This doesn’t look like changing […]
Insights from the WHO’s Global Strategy on Digital Health event
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently held a virtual panel discussion during Digital Health Week with speakers from around the world to talk about global […]
Mydecine, Maya team up on digital tools for psychedelic drugs
Psychedelic medicines developer Mydecine has joined forces with digital health company Maya to make digital tools that will be used alongside its drug candidates for […]
FDA sets out its stall on digital tools for remote clinical trials
The FDA has published draft guidance on how digital health technologies (DHTs) like smart and wearable devices can be used to capture data remotely from […]
The Considered pharmaceutical marketing experiment
COVID-19 has changed everything – at least that’s David Hunt’s plan for pharmaceutical marketing. The former CEO of Havas Lynx recently launched a new agency […]
US health department backs 15 COVID-focused digital health startups
A group of 15 digital health startups have joined a programme set up by the US federal government to address health inequality and mitigate the […]
2021 in review: Building the framework of a patient-centric industry
Patient centricity and patient engagement have been hot topics in pharma for some time – but buzz words do not always translate into concrete action. […]
Bond Digital Health raises £1m for lateral flow test software
Welsh medtech company Bond Digital health has raised £1 million ($1.3 million) in additional funding for its data capture and management system for lateral flow […]
Leveraging augmented analytics to drive better business decisions
In early 2020, health officials were cautious about forecasting a COVID-19 vaccine timeline to the public, as vaccine discovery was a historically laborious process that […]
Is Oracle about to buy electronic health record provider Cerner?
In a year already marked by big-ticket deals in the digital health arena, there may be even more to come, as reports circulate of a […]
Deep Dive: Digital Health 2021
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adopt of digital health. As this issue’s contributors discuss, the rapid transition to digital […]
Digital Innovators: Wellthy Therapeutics’ Abhishek Shah
Dr Paul Tunnah, pharmaphorum’s founder, continues his Frontiers Health Digital Innovator’s series by joining CEO Abhishek Shah live at Frontiers Health conference in Milan. According […]
Boehringer invests again in AI diagnosis specialist Brainomix
UK digital health company Brainomix has raised £16 million ($21.5 million) that will be used to extend the use of its artificial intelligence-based medical imaging […]
Biogen puts $15m into digital health alliance with TheraPanacea
Biogen has made a $15 million investment in digital health company TheraPanacea, which will go towards a project to find digital health tools aimed at […]
Remote care specialist Cadence worth $1bn after raising $100m
Digital health startup Cadence has reached a heady $1 billion valuation just a few months after launch, thanks to a $100 million financing. The latest […]
Amazon backs Feedback’s cloud screening project for TB in India
A cloud-based tuberculosis screening programme for rural communities in India, developed by UK company Feedback, is being supported by a cash injection from online retail […]
Frontiers Health Digital Innovators: Orion Pharma’s Sammeli Likkanen
pharmaphorum’s founder, Dr Paul Tunnah, continues his Frontiers Health Digital Innovators series by speaking with Orion Pharma’s director of digital medicine Sammeli Likkanen. Live from […]
Digital health firm ChronWell raises $6m for liver disease toolkit
US remote healthcare specialist ChronWell has raised $6 million from investors that will be used to accelerate the rollout of its patient management programmes for […]
Digital pill tracks HIV PrEP adherence with 98% accuracy
A digital pill that records when it is taken has been shown to be highly effective at helping patients adhere to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) treatment […]
HypnoVR raises €4.5m for its digital sedative for pain, anxiety
French digital health startup HypnoVR has completed a first-round financing, raising €4.5 million ($5.1 million) that will be used to roll out its virtual reality-based […]
