Pandora Haydon

Lindera, Series A Funding, physiotherapy, artificial intelligence
By  Pandora Haydon 05:02 am November 25, 2021
Berlin-based Lindera will use the €6 million funding to help secure international growth and expand its use of artificial intelligence in the healthcare sector.  WHY IT MATTERS Studies show that the Lindera SturzApp sustainably reduces the risk of falls by up to 20% in older populations and creates time and resource for care-giving staff. The app is currently in use in more than 350 care...
venture capitalist, healthtech
By  Pandora Haydon 04:53 am November 23, 2021
A record $51.3 billion (£38.1bn) has been invested in global healthtech this year, up 280% on 2016 levels. The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed investment in an already growing healthtech sector, with new funding highs reached for companies using technology to improve research, delivery, payment and consumption of care. The US leads globally with $31.9 billion (£23.7bn) in venture capital...
Synthace, series C, r&d
By  Pandora Haydon 04:27 am November 16, 2021
Life sciences software company Synthace has raised $35 million (€30.6M) in Series C funding to expand the reach of its research and development (R&D) cloud platform, where scientists can record and share their research and insights. The R&D-focused, no-code software platform enables scientists to share, view and access progress with cures and therapeutics in one place, making it simpler...
Cera, NHS, social care, Flu-ID, flu app, social care, COVID-19, AI
By  Pandora Haydon 01:04 pm November 4, 2021
UK home care provider Cera has launched a flu-tracking and treatment app to support earlier diagnosis and faster treatment of flu in older population groups. ‘Flu-ID’ technology uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to detect deterioration in older people’s conditions as a result of flu. The app identifies flu up to thirty times faster than existing methods, prompting carers and...
NHS Wales, healthy.io, wound management
By  Pandora Haydon 04:51 pm November 2, 2021
NHS Wales is piloting a new wound care app which equips district nurses to scan patients' wounds during home visits. The app, created by global technology company Healthy.io, integrates with existing software on smartphones and tablets to turn the devices’ camera into a lab-grade diagnostic scanner. The images captured by the device are shared on a secure digital portal accessed by clinical staff...