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COVID-19 pandemic leads to more people with high blood pressure, research suggests
By Mallory Hackett | 01:12 pm | August 31, 2020
Femtech market has potential but struggles to score investor dollars
By Laura Lovett | 02:46 pm | August 28, 2020
A new report from PitchBook projects solid growth in the industry, but also notes challenges in exits. 
Using technology to self-manage diabetes results in healthy lifestyle choices
By Mallory Hackett | 01:40 pm | August 28, 2020
Nature paper outlines possibilities of digital clinical trails
By Laura Lovett | 12:19 pm | August 28, 2020
The paper discusses the potenital for collecting real-world data, recruiting patients and using APIs. 
SeamlessMD raises $4M to expand connected health services
By Mallory Hackett | 11:58 am | August 28, 2020
Roundup: UK rehab centre offers robotics equipment for patients, new electronic discharge summaries…
By Sara Mageit | 06:23 am | August 28, 2020
Also, health tech investments in Dubai and India explored.  
Research shows promising results for Vida app in decreasing anxiety and depression
By Laura Lovett | 03:34 pm | August 27, 2020
While on average participants lowered their anxiety and depression, a fraction of the original participants filled in the 9-month follow up. 
IrisVision and Seva Foundation work to treat vision impairment; Iron Bow Technologies integrates with ViiMed; and more digital health deals
By Mallory Hackett | 01:52 pm | August 27, 2020
Abbott lands EUA for $5 rapid COVID-19 test
By Laura Lovett | 01:27 pm | August 27, 2020
Users are also able to access a corresponding app, which can keep track of their coronavirus test results. 
Amazon releases wearable health tracker with app called Amazon Halo
By Mallory Hackett | 12:35 pm | August 27, 2020
The Amazon Halo app uses five health metrics designed to give users a comprehensive look at their health and wellness, and gives actionable recommendations to make improvements.