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An infographic showing the features of the new Blue Tree mobile app by Roche India

Roche Pharma India launches mobile app for cancer patients

By Adam Ang 11:35 pm November 30, 2022

Roche Pharma India has launched a mobile patient app for those taking part in its cancer support programme. The company's flagship patient assistance programme Blue Tree caters to cancer, haemophilia and rare disease patients. Over 11,000 patients are currently enrolled in this programme. A new companion mobile app called Blue Tree 2.0 is improving access to the services of this programme. Roche...

Roundup: Artrya bags more market approvals for AI software after US FDA setback and more briefs

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...

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Otolith Labs scores $20M for vertigo treatment headband and more digital health fundings

By Emily Olsen 01:10 pm September 7, 2022

Otolith Labs, maker of a headband wearable that aims to treat chronic vertigo, raised $20 million in a Series A round led by Morningside Ventures. The company announced last year the device had received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation alongside the close of a $3.3 million seed round. The Breakthrough Devices Program isn’t marketing approval from the FDA, but it aims to accelerate review of...