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Oura rings in $900M fundraising round for global expansion

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Oura Health Oy raised more than $900 million in a series E funding round to fuel global expansion of its popular smart ring and development of new health technologies. The new infusion brings the company’s total funds raised to date to $1.5 billion and implies a corporate valuation of about $11 billion, Oura said.

Neurothread biosignal monitoring could sew up neurological diagnoses

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Researchers from The Ohio State University have filed for protection of Neurothread, a wire-type neurotransmitter-sensing platform that utilizes the cross-section of commercially available ultrathin microwires as microelectrodes.

EEG earpiece predicts seizures up to an hour before onset

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0500

The first patenting from Theta Neurotech Inc. sees the company’s co-founders describe their development of a wearable earpiece that uses an electroencephalography technology and machine learning algorithms to alert epilepsy patients 30 to 60 minutes before they have a seizure.

Northwestern is harnessing AI for real-time MRI safety assessment

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0500

A recent patent application from Laleh Rad, associate professor of Biomedical Engineering and Radiology at Northwestern University, describes the use of machine learning for real-time risk assessment of magnetic resonance imaging in patients with conductive implants for whom tissue heating from radiofrequency excitation fields remains a major concern.

Bioresorbable microelectrode array implant for cardiac conditions

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Researchers from The George Washington University and Northwestern University filed for protection of a bioresorbable, transparent, microelectrode array (MEA) technology that they believe offers unique advantages.

NC State researchers file patent for wound monitoring sensors

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Researchers from North Carolina State University filed for protection of miniaturized, wireless, wound-monitoring sensors that may be incorporated into swabs or wound dressings for real-time, accurate assessment of wound status.

Identifyher patents wearable perimenopause tracking sensor

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500

The first filing to emerge from Identifyher Ltd. seeks to gain protection for a wearable sensor that women can wear daily to track potential symptoms of perimenopause, providing them with data that can be used to find the right management plan for their needs.

Fibra patents smart underwear for monitoring fertility

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500

The first patenting from Fibra Inc. sees its founder and CEO Parnian Majid describe their development of a non-invasive wearable device which tracks fertility data through the measurement of various physiological parameters.

Wearable acoustic patch developed for transdermal drug delivery

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0400

A team of researchers from the University of Northumbria filed for protection of a flexible transdermal patch taht uses surface acoustic wave technology they believe offers distinct advantages over traditional transdermal patches.

USC team develops minimally invasive neural recording, stimulation system

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Researchers from the University of Southern California filed for protection of a thin film electrode array they developed to be implanted using endovascular methods for minimally invasive, high-resolution electrical recording and stimulation of the nervous system and other electrogenic tissue.

Researchers develop brain implant for neural recording, stimulation

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Researchers from Arizona State University and Mayo Clinic have filed for protection of wireless, battery-free brain implants which may be used in the monitoring, stimulation, and treatment of epilepsy, tumors, neurodegenerative disorders, neuroinflammatory conditions and trauma.

Belle.ai patents AI platform for evaluating, tracking skin conditions

Wed, 29 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400

A little over two months after the granting of its very first patent which described computer-based systems for diagnosing psoriasis, Belletorus Corp. welcomed the publication of two continuation-in-part child filings on similar such systems for the diagnosis of eczema and determining the severity of skin diseases such as psoriasis, eczema and skin cancer.

Researchers develop origami-like device for heart monitoring

Fri, 17 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Wubin Bai, assistant professor of applied physical sciences at UNC-Chapel Hill, is seeking protection for morphable 3D-folded microelectronic mesostructures, including epicardial bioelectronic probes, made using concepts borrowed from origami.

Masimo’s Stork takes flight with FDA’s over-the-counter clearance

Mon, 06 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Masimo Corp.’s pride and joy, the Stork baby monitor, achieved a new developmental milestone with U.S. FDA clearance for over-the-counter marketing. The agency cleared Stork, which monitors key vital signs including oxygen saturation level, pulse rate and skin temperature, for use on a prescription basis in December. It has been available in the U.S. as a health and wellness device since August 2023.

Patent filed for AI use in early detection of neonatal brain injuries

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400

In what represents its first patenting, PBSF Inc. filed for protection of brain monitoring and neuroprotection strategies for infants at high risk on a large scale.

Paindrainer patents digital therapeutic pain management app

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Lund, Sweden based-Paindrainer AB received notification from the European Patent Office that it intends to grant this patent application for its digital tool, Paindrainer, which coaches users in managing their pain and provides guidance on how to reach a personalized activity balance to reach an optimal functional level and alleviate pain.

Anjo.ai develops wearable that uses AI to detect allergic reactions

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400

In what represents its first patenting, Anjo.ai Inc seeks protection of systems for remote monitoring, early detection and notification for life-threatening allergic anaphylactic reactions using wearable sensors and artificial intelligence. The system can recognize an allergic reaction even before the visible symptoms appear.

RDS receives CE mark for remote monitoring device, plans series A

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Rhythm Diagnostic Systems SA received CE mark approval from EU authorities for Multisense, a wearable device that continuously monitors patients remotely. The company looks to market the device first in France and Germany.

Bambi Belt develops defibrillator-proof neonate vital sign monitoring belt

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Through its intellectual property holding company, Eindhoven, the Netherlands-based Bambi Medical BV is seeking patent protection for an enhancement to its flexible sensor belt that is worn around the abdomen for monitoring the vital signs of neonates.

Acorai raises $4.5M in seed for heart monitor trial

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500

The $4.5 million in seed funding that Acorai AB recently raised will allow the company to continue its forward momentum in developing its technology to support the treatment of patients living with heart failure, Matthew Mace, co-founder and chief scientific officer told BioWorld. In practice, this means that with the funds the company will be able to meet its “projected timelines on the path toward regulatory approval in the U.S., focus on market entry and get the device into the hands of health care professionals sooner.”

Vectorious improves accuracy of heart pressure monitoring implants

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Vectorious Medical Technologies Ltd. is seeking patent protection for a method for predicting the occurrence of a heart condition by receiving a multiple measurements of blood pressure acquired in a patient’s heart.

Parsortix system unlocking opportunities in melanoma brain metastasis study

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Angle plc’s Parsortix system, which captures and harvest circulating tumor cells (CTCs) for liquid biopsy analysis, has been used in breakthrough work by researchers at the University of New Mexico looking into the role of CTC gene expression in the progression of melanoma brain metastasis. The researchers used the Parsortix system to harvest CTCs for analysis and concluded that “… gene expression in CTCs could be pivotal to prescribing more targeted treatment based on the needs of the patient.”

First AID positions Dexcom for healthy new year

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Dexcom Inc. achieved the first integrations of an automated insulin delivery system (AID) approved for use in the U.S. with its G7 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) integrating with Tandem Diabetes Care Inc.’s T2:slim X2, announced on Dec. 6, and integration with the Ilet Bionic Pancreas made by Beta Bionics Inc. revealed on Dec. 7.

Omini develops blood testing platform for heart failure

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Omini SA hopes that the multiplexed blood testing platform it is developing will transform the lives of patients suffering from heart failure. With its multiplex, sensor-based testing strip that simultaneously measures four key biomarkers from a single drop of blood, the company’s technology should increase the chance of a patient’s survival and reduce pressure on health care systems, Joanne Kanaan, CEO and co-founder of Omini, told BioWorld.

Brainspec AI FDA cleared for noninvasive brain chemistry analysis

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Brainspec Inc. received U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for use of its artificial intelligence platform, Brainspec Core, in noninvasive measurement of brain chemistry using magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS).

Glucometrics, G2E to co-develop smart insulin pen with novel API

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Glucometrics Co. Ltd. is rolling out its self-developed application programming interface (API) for diabetes care in steps, and the latest partnership with G2E Co. Ltd. is underway to develop a smart insulin pen loaded with the interface.

GE Healthcare tackles alarm fatigue with Portrait Mobile

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400

The largest strike by U.S. health care workers, in early Oct. 2022, brought increased attention to the seriousness of the staff shortage in hospitals and the urgent need to address it. Multiple reports over the last 10 years have documented the impact of alarm fatigue on nurses, in particular, and its contribution to professional burnout and ongoing staffing issues. A bit counterintuitively, more integrated, continuous monitoring of vital signs reduces alarm fatigue for medical staff attending to post-surgical patients, a study by GE Healthcare Technologies Inc. and Cleveland Clinic found.

Patent update: Medwatch’s first patent describes its blood glucose monitoring wearable

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Medwatch Technologies Inc. reported a patent for the use of near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, from collection of NIR LEDs surrounding a photo diode sensitive to wavelengths in the range 400 nm to 1650 nm, to noninvasively detect blood glucose concentrations, in a multi-sensing wearable device such as a watch or patch.

Nemaura raises $6.5M, eyes Saudi diabetes market

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Nemaura Medical Inc. recently raised $6.5 million in non-dilutive funding through a clean debt facility with no warrants or convertible elements. The funding came from its existing lender and is expected to fund Nemaura’s ongoing efforts to commercialize its daily disposable, wearable glucose sensors.

Patent update: Wearoptimo plans further protection for its microwearable health sensors