India

DeepCatch whole body composition analysis software by Medical IP
By  Adam Ang 03:20 am June 30, 2023
Medical IP gets US FDA nod for AI body composition analysis software South Korean medical imaging company Medical IP has obtained a United States Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for its AI-powered body composition analysis software.  According to the company, DeepCatch is the first FDA-approved AI software that automatically analyses body components, such as skin, bone, muscle,...
SpassMed's AI-powered software for sepsis detection on mobile phone and digital tablet
By  Adam Ang 01:48 am June 23, 2023
SpassMed scores US FDA 510(k) for AI sepsis detection software South Korean medical AI company SpassMed has received the United States Food and Drug Administration's 510(k) clearance for its AI-powered sepsis detection software.  The AI solution called SpassageQ has been approved as software as a medical device for identifying sepsis, anaphylaxis, and hypovolemic shock.  South Korean researchers...
A lab researcher holding a digital tablet
By  Adam Ang 12:30 am June 9, 2023
HKUST-led study combines AI, genetic info to predict Alzheimer's risk A research team led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has made an AI model that uses genetic information to predict the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease before the onset of symptoms.  The team, which includes researchers from Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology and University College London, as...
[Left-Right] Logos of Ubie and Google's Health Connect (Beta)
By  Adam Ang 01:03 am May 12, 2023
Ubie ties up with Google's Health Connect (Beta) Japanese health tech startup Ubie is one of the six launch partners of Google for Health Connect (Beta) in Japan. Health Connect (Beta) is an Android platform that allows the easy sharing of data between health and fitness apps. It also enables easy management of health data. This latest partnership connects Ubie AI Symptom Checker, which allows...
Screenshot of Bonatra website
By  Adam Ang 03:06 am May 5, 2023
Bonatra expanding chronic disease management platform with MyAva acquisition Bonatra, 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 acquisition of MyAva. Founded in 2019, the femtech startup provides curated programmes and personalised plans to help women manage their chronic conditions,...
Tricog's InstaEcho app on various devices
By  Adam Ang 02:53 am April 28, 2023
Tricog snaps up $9M funding for US expansion AI-based cardiac diagnosis solution provider Tricog has raised Rs 700 million ($8.5 million) in a Series B2 funding round led by Japanese institutions, Omron and Sony Innovation Fund. The round was also participated by the University of Tokyo Edge Capital, Inventus Partners, and Singapore's SG Innovate.  The startup plans to use its fresh funds for its...
Metal 3D printers by Chamlion
By  Adam Ang 03:36 am April 20, 2023
Digital dentistry solutions provider Chamlion scores $34M in Series B funding Chamlion, a Chinese company focused on dentistry digitalisation, has obtained 236 million yuan ($34.3 million) in a Series B funding round led by 3H Health. The round was also participated by Vertex Ventures China and Zhencheng Capital. The company is building an end-to-end digital service platform for dentistry. It...
 Interface of the Qure.ai qER software
By  Adam Ang 03:04 am April 5, 2023
Qure.ai is the latest technology partner to join Medtronic's initiative in advancing stroke care management in India.  According to a press statement, their partnership aims to provide AI solutions to comprehensive stroke centres and primary stroke centres. They also seek to establish a hub-and-spoke network that will assist in faster identification, decision-making, and triaging of stroke...
Dozee AI-powered connected bed platform
By  Adam Ang 03:02 am April 5, 2023
Indian medical device startup Dozee has raised $6 million in a Series A2 funding round, which was joined by its existing investors – Prime Venture Partners, 3one4 Capital, YourNest VC – and new investors, including State Bank of India, J&A Partners Family, and Dinesh Mody Ventures. The company develops contactless remote patient monitoring and AI-based early warning system solutions. Its US...
Interface of Coreline Soft's AVIEW Neuro CAD
By  Adam Ang 06:12 am March 31, 2023
South Korea clears Coreline Soft's AI brain haemorrhage detection software An AI-powered brain haemorrhage detection software by medtech company Coreline Soft is now listed as a non-insured medical device in South Korea following its approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.  The software product called AVIEW Neuro CAD automatically detects cerebral haemorrhages in brain CT scans and...