XII Medical Raises $45M to Advance Neuromodulation Therapy for OSA

Summary: XII Medical Inc, a clinical-stage medical technology company focused on developing neuromodulation therapies for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), has raised $45 million in Series B equity financing. The funding, led by Omega Funds with participation from new and existing investors, will be used to further the development of XII Medical’s patient-centric therapy aimed at…

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Smartphone Data May Not Reliably Predict Depression Risk in Diverse Groups

August 21, 2024 • Research Highlight Smartwatches, smartphones, and other wearable devices are transforming how we track our physical health and behavior. Researchers are also exploring whether these devices might provide insights into our mental health, with the goal of developing AI tools that can help identify when people need mental health support or professional…

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ResMed Partners with BillingPlatform to Streamline Subscription Billing

Summary: ResMed has chosen BillingPlatform to automate and streamline its global billing and subscription management processes as the company expands beyond medical devices into digital health solutions and software services. This partnership aims to address the challenges ResMed faced with its legacy billing system and support its growing global billing needs. Key Takeaways: Automation of…

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How Much Does Your Phone’s Blue Light Really Delay Your Sleep? Relax, It’s Just 2.7 Minutes

By Chelsea Reynolds, Flinders University It’s one of the most pervasive messages about technology and sleep. We’re told bright, blue light from screens prevents us falling asleep easily. We’re told to avoid scrolling on our phones before bedtime or while in bed. We’re sold glasses to help filter out blue light. We put our phones…

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Wearable Devices Can Now Harvest Our Brain Data. Australia Needs Urgent Privacy Reforms

By Edward Musole, University of New England Recent trends show Australians are increasingly buying wearables such as smartwatches and fitness trackers. These electronics track our body movements or vital signs to provide data throughout the day, with or without the help of artificial intelligence (AI). There’s also a newer product category that engages directly with…

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