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The tool would help patients develop health questions for their clinician, and reminds them to bring along any necessary test results or other materials.

The agency penned a letter to the E.U. Commission explaining what it views as possible issues with the deal. 

The solution aims to support pulmonary rehabilitation through behavioural change rather than relying on pharmacology. 

Following peer-reviewed published research, the emirate of Dubai has introduced a more convenient test to detect the coronavirus in children.

The medical chat platform brings privacy protection to the public with technology usually reserved for secure messaging services. 

Across the world, men die about five years earlier than women. Yet men’s health, health inequalities experienced by men and poor access to services is not something that many policymakers naturally focus on says Prof. Sam Shah, global digital adviser and chief medical strategy officer, Numan Health.

New data from a 2,052-person survey suggest that older healthcare consumers value their trusted providers, while younger generations are willing to pay a "convenience premium" for easy-to-access virtual care.

Also: Nanowear picks up a 510(k) for its remote monitoring undergarments; RxVantage acquires onPoint Oncology.

Lucira's molecular testing kit allows individuals to collect their own nasal sample and insert it into a device that provides results in under 30 minutes. The company is aiming to sell the single-use tests for roughly $50.

A reduction of 134 admission days was recorded in a group of 33 patients.