Neko Health recently raised €60 million (about $65.8 million) in Series A financing. The Stockholm-based startup's medical scanning technology aims to conveniently and affordably collect extensive health data to aid doctors in catching diseases early. The company’s scan takes about 10 minutes and costs €250 (about $275).
Eko recently launched an AI-powered software that its CEO describes as "Shazam for heartbeats." The platform connects with Eko's digital stethoscopes and identifies whether or not a patient's heart sounds are indicative of disease.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Detecting diseases with just a sample of blood or urine in just minutes could soon be an option as PhageTech moves forward with funding toward FDA approval.