South Korean health tech startup Sky Labs has raised 20.7 billion won ($15.3 million) in a Series C funding round led by the government-run Korea Development Bank.
K2 Investment Partners, Devsisters Ventures, SJG Partners, and OpenWater Investment also joined the investing round.
This brings its total investment to 54.8 billion won ($40.5 million). It last raised $20 million in a Series B round...
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...
South Korean health tech startup Sky Labs has recently obtained the approval of the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for the latest blood pressure monitoring feature on its ring-type health monitoring device.
Worn on the finger, CART-I Plus uses PPG and sensor algorithms to measure and monitor blood pressure continuously around the clock. It provides a range of blood pressure data,...
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting more than 40 million people worldwide.
The condition poses a five-fold increased risk of stroke, yet is often difficult to detect.
Until now, studies have shown the potential of smart devices for large-scale AFib screening but have made no comparison with conventional screening.
However new research presented at the...
The advantages of telehealth beyond enabling physician/patient relationships to continue virtually are now driving adoption in many aspects of care provision that were critically disrupted by the pandemic – most notably preventive healthcare, remote patient monitoring and chronic disease management.
While clinicians derive great value from the flexibility and efficiencies enabled by these digital...
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December 16, 2021
The profound impact of COVID-19 has changed the lives of people all over the world.
As social distancing became the new normal, new patterns of behaviour and expectations emerged between patients and physicians.
One outcome of this has been an increase in the use of remote patient monitoring (RPM) technology, which can allow patients to receive treatment without travelling to hospital.
For...
Indian wellness startup K&L Wellness Technology scores $4M in seed funding
K&L Wellness Technology, a health technology startup in India, has bagged Rs 30 crore ($4 million) from angel investors to launch its wellness app.
According to a news report, the company seeks to redefine wellness through science-based personalised solutions.
K&L Wellness, also known as RESET Tech, provides...
South Korea-headquartered Sky Labs has netted $20 million in a Series B investing round participated by new investors KB Investment, Korea Investment Partners and LB Investment.
The financing round was also joined by previous investors Atinum Investment, Moru Asset Management and Soo Investment Capital.
To date, the company has raised a total of $30 million in capital investments.
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