Digital Health

Some femtech companies struggle to get their ads approved on social media platforms due to prohibited-content rules and confusion of the rules. 

Panelists at DTx East discuss the journey to implementing digital therapeutics into pharma and say more partnerships are likely.

Efficient distribution, dissipating stigma and an emphasis on decentralized trials are all working in favor of digital treatments, according to a panel of digital therapeutics executives and industry stakeholders.

Ifan Evans, director of technology, digital & transformation for the Welsh Government Health and Social Services, says Wales has benefited from being a small system and prioritized tools that have proved popular with patients.

A new analysis of published RCTs did see significant benefits among short-term and single-focus app interventions, but noted that "relatively few high-quality studies have been conducted" in this area.

Activist short seller Citron Research called the Israeli digital X-ray company out on its limited R&D expenditure, suspicious distribution agreements and other factors. Nanox has described the report as incorrect and misleading.

Notable's voice-powered assistant was developed to help curb the time doctors spend on charting. 

The watch measures oxygen and energy levels, tracks menstrual cycles, and gives insights into running, biking and swimming workouts.

Starting in Taiwan, this partnership aims to on-board clinics and hospitals nationwide over the next three years.  

The new sensor brings Apple up to speed with its competitors, but could lead to bigger announcements down the road.