Israeli medtech firm powers next-gen telemedicine at home and in Ukraine

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Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here. TOP STORIES TytoCare's on-demand medical exam capabilities find use in your home and in Russia's war in Ukraine The pandemic boosted telehealth adoption but companies like TytoCare want to transform the humble video visit with smart devices that patients can use to provide actual health data to physicians. The same tools are being used to help evaluate refugees and others in the Russian war against Ukraine. SPONSORED Cisco Meraki Smart Spaces: Enterprises at Scale From Presidio, Cisco Meraki, and Purple AI Join Presidio, Cisco Meraki and Purple AI on Thursday, May 5th from 3PM - 4PM EST to learn how you can transform any location into a highly-intelligent smart space. StartUPDATES: New developments from healthcare startups By Stephanie Baum Friday, April 29, 2022 7:30 AM Check out new developments from Healthmine, Source Health, Amino Health, Nym Health, and Waltz Health. Read more » The work-from-home culture is slowing progress in the fight against prostate cancer By Reza Amin Thursday, April 28, 2022 7:12 PM Studies have shown that men are less likely to use preventive healthcare services than women, and do not seek immediate treatment for many of their unique health problems. Read more » Payers can lead the way in modernizing commercial dental benefit administration By Darrin Haehle Thursday, April 28, 2022 6:36 PM Dental payers can no longer rely on the processes, methodologies and technologies of the past. They must adopt new technologies, like automation, that deliver the level of performance required to compete in today's digital world. Read more » INVEST Pitch Perfect winner: Athelo helps patients navigate cancer journey By Frank Vinluan Thursday, April 28, 2022 5:58 PM Athelo Health's software is a personal coach that supports women with breast and gynecological cancers. The startup was judged co-winner in the pharmatech category during the recent MedCity INVEST conference in Chicago. Read more » Technology considerations to promote inclusion, equity and diversity in clinical research By Praduman Jain Thursday, April 28, 2022 1:08 PM Underrepresented groups traditionally were thought to have limited access to technology. But internet access is on the rise and researchers can take steps to increase participant diversity and be more inclusive. Read more » FDA lifts Pfizer gene therapy clinical hold, but trial adds new safety measures By Frank Vinluan Thursday, April 28, 2022 11:57 AM Pfizer now has the regulatory O.K. to resume pivotal tests of its gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy—but with new limitations and safety measures. The FDA had placed a clinical hold on the study late last year following a patient death. Read more » Congress considers health equity bill supported by more than 300 advocacy groups By Amanda James Thursday, April 28, 2022 11:10 AM "The Health Equity and Accountability Act will reduce racial and ethnic health inequities, address the maternal mortality crisis, strengthen health data collection & research, expand access to mental health care, target gun violence, improve language access in health care, diversify our health care workforce, and so much more," said Congresswoman Robin Kelly who introduced the bill. Read more » MedCity Pivot Podcast: A conversation with Buoy Health's chief medical officer In our conversation, Adrienne McFadden, who at one time was a practicing physician, speaks about the evolution of the company to more of a curated matchmaker connecting and guiding people to the best care available. Listen Now! MedCity News   611 Broadway    New York,  NY   10012   United States You received this email because you are subscribed to MedCity Daily Digest from MedCity News. Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive.  Unsubscribe from all future emails