South Korean AI beauty service startup Lululab has tied up with Yonsei Cancer Center’s Scar Laser and Plastic Surgery Center to take their research partnership on the use of AI to treat skin diseases…
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Oura, the company behind a health tracking ring wearable, announced Tuesday it had purchased digital identification startup Proxy in an all-equity deal.Proxy offers digital identity tech that aims to replace keys, cards, badges, apps…
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AI-powered drug discovery could represent a $50 billion opportunity for big pharma according to a Bloomberg article, which notes that one drug company paid $4 billion for drug that was developed by a startup…
As we gear up for MedCity INVEST, May 22-24, at the Ritz Carlton in Chicago, we turn our attention to the Pitch Perfect startup contest, which takes center stage at this conference. Startups in…
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Aegis Ventures and Northwell Holdings, the investment arm of the New York-based health system, on Tuesday launched Optain, a company that aims to use AI-backed retinal imaging to catch early signs of disease. The…
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Mail order pharmacies like Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company and Amazon’s RxPass are making prescription drugs more accessible and affordable. But there’s one thing these companies are missing: in-depth consultations with pharmacists, a…
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Pediatric virtual behavioral health company Brightline announced a second round of layoffs in less than a year, again affecting 20% of its workforce.The California-based company let go of 20% of its workforce in November,…
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In order to carry out a seamless joint replacement, surgeons must create a customized preoperative plan for each patient. However, surgeons having to perform multiple operations per day are often too busy to dedicate…
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Bonatra expanding chronic disease management platform with MyAva acquisitionBonatra, which is once focused on treating chronic health conditions in men, is expanding its platform to deal with women’s health and wellness through its latest…
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Oncology Ventures met with more than 250 early-stage cancer startups in the past four months. On Wednesday, the New York City-based investment fund announced the three that stood out as deserving of its capital.
The…
