Tag Archives: digital health

EMA Approves Updated Distribution Conditions for Wegovy Injection Supporting Cost Efficiency and Expanded Home Delivery Options

(IN BRIEF) Novo Nordisk has received approval from the European Medicines Agency to update the delivery conditions for Wegovy® injection, allowing it to be transported at temperatures of up to 30°C for up to 48 hours. This makes it the … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Highlights Digital Health Solutions and AI Applications for Modern Healthcare Systems at DMEA 2026

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft will showcase a range of digital health innovations at DMEA 2026 in Berlin, focusing on improving medical data analysis, clinical decision-making, and administrative efficiency. Five institutes will present technologies including AI-driven symptom tracking, visual analytics for nephrology, … Read the full press release

ZEISS Medical Technology Showcases AI Driven and Surgical Workflow Innovations at ASCRS 2026

(IN BRIEF) ZEISS Medical Technology will present a range of new innovations at ASCRS 2026, focusing on improving ophthalmic workflows across cataract, refractive, and retinal care. The company will introduce new surgical tools compatible with the DORC EVA NEXUS system, … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer IPA Develops AI-Driven GenderHeart System to Improve Cardiovascular Aftercare and Outcomes for Women

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer IPA is developing a digital assistance system through the GenderHeart project to improve aftercare and early detection of cardiovascular disease in women, who face higher mortality rates after heart attacks and strokes compared to men. The system … Read the full press release

University of Southampton Marks 25 Years of EDGE Transforming Clinical Research Management and Patient Care

(IN BRIEF) The University of Southampton is celebrating 25 years of EDGE, a clinical research management system developed by its Clinical Informatics Research Unit. Originally created to improve coordination and data access for research teams, EDGE is now widely used … Read the full press release

Beiersdorf Launches €100 Million Innovation Fund to Accelerate Science Driven Advances in Skin Care

(IN BRIEF) Beiersdorf has introduced a €100 million second-generation Skin Care Innovation Fund to expand its venture capital activities and support innovation in skin care. The fund focuses on startups in life sciences, sustainability, AI, and digital health, investing globally … Read the full press release

Gerresheimer Expands Digital Healthcare Portfolio with Integrated Smart Injection Monitoring and Patient Engagement Platform

(IN BRIEF) Gerresheimer has launched Gx InMonit, a smart add-on device for autoinjectors, along with Gx AdheraLink, an AI-driven messaging solution, to improve patient adherence to home-based injection therapies. The system guides patients through the injection process, captures real-time data, … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool and Ho Chi Minh City Medical University Launch Long-Term Partnership in AI and Data Science for Healthcare Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool and the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a long-term partnership focused on data science and artificial intelligence innovation for healthcare. Signed during … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann Establishes Dedicated Healthcare Investment Platform to Accelerate Technology-Driven Growth

(IN BRIEF) Bertelsmann Investments has launched Bertelsmann Healthcare Investments (BHI), a new independent, transatlantic healthcare-focused investment fund with operations in Europe and the United States. Building on years of successful healthcare investments and a first major exit with AI company … Read the full press release

New EIB–Angelini Ventures Partnership Strengthens Europe’s Innovation Ecosystem with Major Funding for Emerging Health Technologies

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and Angelini Ventures have signed a €150 million funding agreement to support early- and growth-stage European startups in biotechnology, medical technology, and digital health. Each partner will invest €75 million over six years in … Read the full press release

EssilorLuxottica Strengthens Global Eye-Health Leadership Through New Role in Collaborative Community of Ophthalmic Innovation

(IN BRIEF) EssilorLuxottica has joined the Collaborative Community of Ophthalmic Innovation (CCOI), reinforcing its commitment to advancing patient-centered eye-health solutions through global scientific collaboration. By participating in this international network of clinicians, researchers, regulators, industry, and patient groups, the company … Read the full press release

Sanofi Ventures surpasses $1.4 billion with new capital to accelerate early-stage medical innovation

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has boosted its venture capital arm, Sanofi Ventures, with a new $625 million multi-year commitment, raising the fund’s assets under management to more than $1.4 billion. Since 2012, Sanofi Ventures has invested over $800 million in more … Read the full press release

DNV and BMJ Future Health Commission report highlights gaps in trust and training as barriers to digital health adoption

(IN BRIEF) DNV and BMJ Group, through the BMJ Future Health Commission, have published a new report showing that digital health technologies have yet to deliver the expected efficiency and workload benefits for healthcare professionals. Survey results from over 300 … Read the full press release

ZEISS earns CE mark for CIRRUS PathFinder with fully integrated AI decision support for OCT diagnostics

(IN BRIEF) ZEISS Medical Technology has received CE mark approval for CIRRUS PathFinder, an integrated AI decision support tool for optical coherence tomography (OCT). The software, available as part of a new CIRRUS update, leverages deep learning algorithms to automatically … Read the full press release

ESC Leads Key Work Packages in €27 M EuroHeartPath Project to Redesign Cardiovascular Care Across 15 EU States

(IN BRIEF) From its leadership of key work packages to its rich data resources—the ESC Atlas of Cardiology and GRASP study—the European Society of Cardiology is driving EuroHeartPath’s mission to transform heart-disease care in Europe. This €27 million Horizon Europe … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Enhances Sentri7 Drug Diversion and Pharmacy Tools to Drive Safer, Patient-Centered Medication Management

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Health has announced comprehensive updates to its Sentri7 Drug Diversion and Sentri7 Pharmacy solutions, enhancing medication safety and compliance workflows for healthcare teams. The upgraded tools feature more intuitive user interfaces, improved risk scoring, enhanced documentation, … Read the full press release

Sidekick Health Secures €35 Million Funding from EIB to Expand Digital Therapeutics and AI Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Sidekick Health has secured a €35 million venture debt facility from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance its digital health and therapeutics initiatives. The funding, backed by the European Commission’s InvestEU initiative, will accelerate R&D and AI-driven … Read the full press release

Roche Unveils AI-Powered Chest Pain Triage Algorithm to Streamline Emergency Cardiac Care

(IN BRIEF) Roche has launched a CE-marked Chest Pain Triage algorithm developed with Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg to improve emergency diagnosis of chest pain. Integrated into the navify® Algorithm Suite, the tool uses high-sensitivity cardiac troponin testing and ESC guidelines to support … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Researcher Yun Bing Receives Innovate UK Award for Pioneering AI Speech Therapy Platform

(IN BRIEF) Yun Bing, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Liverpool, has won the Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award for her AI-based speech therapy platform, Beautiful Voice. The award, which celebrates women leading in innovation, was presented by … Read the full press release

DNV in 2021: strong balance sheet allowed the company to make six acquisition deals in 2021

(PRESS RELEASE) HØVIC, Norway, 6-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced the release of its Annual report 2021. According to the report, the company’s focus on digitalization and decarbonization since the beginning of … Read the full press release