New Zealand

A nurse reading a medical chart through a digital tablet
By  Adam Ang 11:24 pm February 8, 2023
New Zealand-headquartered Orion Health has gained major security credentials for two of its software offerings, placing itself among the ranks of organisations that are recognised for prioritising security practices. WHAT IT'S ABOUT Its platform for population health management and precision medicine, Amadeus, has been certified for information security by HITRUST. Amadeus provides health...
The Doctors app by Green Cross Health
By  Adam Ang 07:02 am December 5, 2022
New Zealand-listed primary care provider Green Cross Health is moving towards virtual care with the launch of its new consumer health app. WHAT IT DOES According to a media release, The Doctors app allows users to seamlessly connect with their GPs. It also provides access to their health summary and allows booking appointments, requesting repeat prescriptions, messaging their primary care team,...
Salix Coronary Anatomy by Artrya
By  Adam Ang 02:17 am November 11, 2022
Artrya secures UK, EU approvals for Salix Within a week, ASX-listed medtech company Artrya received both regulatory approvals from the European Union and the United Kingdom for its Salix Coronary Anatomy product. The AI-powered software identifies and analyses arterial plaque to diagnose coronary artery disease.  The recent certifications allow Artrya to market Salix in 28 EU member countries and...
A Soul Machines digital assistant
By  Adam Ang 04:55 am August 22, 2022
New Zealand's Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment is backing three local research projects that will explore the use of autonomously animated "digital people" by AI company Soul Machines in improving healthcare outcomes. The ministry's Catalyst Fund will be providing a combined NZ$5.1 million ($3.1 million) to the three projects, two of which will be led by researchers from the...
Adherium's Hailie solution featuring sensor and mobile and desktop applications
By  Adam Ang 12:14 am July 28, 2022
Adherium, a New Zealand-based maker of connected respiratory medical devices, has received the US Food and Drug Administration's 510(k) clearance for connecting its digital monitoring platform with GlaxoSmithKline’s range of Ellipta dry powder inhalers. The ASX-listed firm offers the Hailie sensor which attaches to an inhaler to remotely monitor and capture medication usage parameters and...
[Left] Adam Hutchinson, founder of oVRcome, and [Right] Dr Cameron Lacey of the University of Otago
By  Adam Ang 01:14 am July 21, 2022
A clinical trial in New Zealand found a virtual reality app-based cognitive behaviour therapy programme reduced the symptoms of common phobias. FINDINGS Conducted between May and December last year, the randomised, controlled trial recruited a total of 129 adult participants with fears of flying, heights, needles, spiders and dogs. It was led by Dr Cameron Lacey, associate professor from the...
Gastric Alimetry, a wearable gut diagnostic test by Alimetry
By  Adam Ang 10:56 pm June 16, 2022
Auckland-based health technology startup Alimetry has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration for its wearable device for diagnosing gastric disorders. Gastric Alimetry is a non-invasive test for common stomach disorders, including nausea and vomiting, gastroparesis, and functional dyspepsia. Alongside the FDA clearance, the company announced the launch of Alimetry, Inc., its...
ORAiCLE logo
By  Adam Ang 05:25 am June 1, 2022
New Zealand-based AI healthcare firm Toku Eyes has brought its retina-based AI health screening platform to the United States. Its latest offering, the ORAiCLE, can assess and calculate a person's cardiovascular risk through a retinal scan. Still pending a patent, the AI technology uses an image of the back of a user's eye taken from a retinal camera. The platform spots minute changes in blood...
Two hospital staff facing a desktop computer
By  Adam Ang 08:33 pm May 24, 2022
Celo Health, an Auckland-based mobile healthcare communications platform, has partnered with staff rostering solution provider Core Schedule for an integrated cloud communications and workforce platform for healthcare providers. WHY IT MATTERS According to a press statement, the combined offering eliminates manual work scheduling while improving operational efficiency by scheduling the right...
Doctors using a laptop to join a digital conference.
By  Adam Ang 04:24 am April 14, 2022
Global Health joins Asta Swisstec's project to expand healthcare access in remote regions Digital health IT provider Global Health has taken a 20% equity stake in Northern Territory-based Asta Swisstec Health to join a project that delivers health systems and services to remote and underserved areas across Australia and Southeast Asia. Since 2018, Asta Swisstec Health, a partnership between...