Health

Imagineering is the research and development arm of The Walt Disney Company, which is responsible for creating, designing and constructing Disney theme parks, merchandise development, Disney games and other attractions globally.   Joe Lanzisero, former Walt Disney Imagineer and current VP of Zeitgeist Design & Production, sat down with MobiHealthNews to discuss the creation process of building immersive worlds and how …

California-based real-world data platform Atropos Health announced that healthcare data analytics company Arcadia has joined its health portfolio, giving Arcadia’s provider customers and life sciences users access to Atropos’ offerings. Atropos Health offers AI innovations, evidence generation, analytics augmentation and data evaluation to help physicians access real-world evidence to guide clinical decisions and research. The company’s clinical informatics services, known …

VMocion, a technology company focused on allowing users to “feel” the motion they see in extended reality (XR) experiences, announced it secured $3 million in seed funding.  AZ Crown and Mayo Clinic participated in the round. Eric Crown of Insight Enterprises will join the company’s board of directors.   WHAT IT DOES VMocion’s 3V technologies provide users with a sense of …

Pharma giant Lilly announced the launch of a digital health experience dubbed LillyDirect, which offers patients with diabetes, obesity and migraines access to healthcare providers, educational information and a digital pharmacy for select Lilly medicines. The platform includes LillyDirect Pharmacy Solutions, which allows patients to order Lilly’s drugs via a third-party online pharmacy fulfillment service that can deliver to their homes.  …

Welcome, dear readers, to a journey of enlightenment into the intricate world of yeast infections. In this comprehensive exploration, we’ll delve into the science behind these common ailments, unraveling the complexities that often leave us scratching our heads. Our mission is not just to inform but to empower, shedding light on over-the-counter (OTC) solutions that can make a real difference. …

Veradigm, a data-driven healthcare technology company, announced it acquired revenue cycle optimization platform Koha Health the same day law firm Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announced it filed a class action lawsuit against the health technology company on behalf of its investors. The class action lawsuit was filed against Veradigm on behalf of purchasers of the company’s common stock …

While the world of “beauty” tends to be associated with women, men’s grooming habits are far from a recent fad. Driven by deep-rooted evolutionary imperatives, men have long meticulously crafted their appearance, transforming it into a canvas that silently speaks volumes about their health, status, and ultimately, their reproductive potential. Signaling Fitness Through Grooming: Our hunter-gatherer ancestors existed in a …

With winter now in full swing, the New Year is a prime opportunity for parents to familiarise themselves with some of the common illnesses that could disrupt children’s studies or even cause more serious illness in coming weeks. This blog post covers some of the seasonal illnesses that tend to peak during winter, as well as steps you can take …

Diagnostics company LumiraDx announced it signed an agreement to sell its point-of-care technology to pharma giant Roche for $295 million, with an additional payment of $55 million to fund the platform until the acquisition closes.  LumiraDx developed a diagnostic testing system that uses a small, portable instrument and microfluidic test strips to perform multiple lab-quality tests via a single device …

Tech-enabled Medicare Advantage company Devoted Health announced it scored $175 million in Series E funding at the end of 2023. Venture capital companies Fearless Ventures, Highbury Holdings, Stardust Equity, GIC, Maverick Ventures and The Space Between led the round. Andreessen Horowitz, Emerson Collective, Socium Ventures, The Private Shares Fund, and affiliated funds, General Catalyst, F-Prime Capital Partners and GreatPoint Ventures …