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Digital Sedation Company Raises $11.8M in Early Funds

By Alan, on September 9th, 2020%

A Belgian company creating virtual reality systems for sedation in surgery and invasive procedures is raising €10 million in its first venture funding round. . . . → Read More: Digital Sedation Company Raises $11.8M in Early Funds

Institute Assessing Covid-19 Mental Health Programs

By Alan, on August 19th, 2020%

A research institute evaluating real-world health outcomes is funding studies of Covid-19 mental health programs for health care workers and low-income communities. . . . → Read More: Institute Assessing Covid-19 Mental Health Programs

Infographic – Split U.S. Decision on Covid-19 Vaccine

By Alan, on August 15th, 2020%

While the U.S. pours billions of dollars into vaccines against Covid-19 infections, a large percentage of the American public is still not ready to be vaccinated. . . . → Read More: Infographic – Split U.S. Decision on Covid-19 Vaccine

Infographic – Mental Health Effects of Pandemic

By Alan, on August 8th, 2020%

Physical symptoms experienced by people with Covid-19 infections are well documented over the past few months, but the psychological toll is also beginning to get attention. . . . → Read More: Infographic – Mental Health Effects of Pandemic

Trial Underway Assessing Insomnia Therapy App

By Alan, on July 13th, 2020%

A clinical trial began enrolling participants to collect real world evidence on a digital therapy designed to relieve chronic insomnia. . . . → Read More: Trial Underway Assessing Insomnia Therapy App

Infographic – Health Agencies Trusted for Covid-19 Info

By Alan, on July 4th, 2020%

As the U.S. enters its Independence Day in the midst of its worst-ever pandemic, a divided public most trusts its health agencies for information about the disease. . . . → Read More: Infographic – Health Agencies Trusted for Covid-19 Info

Program Reduces Long-Term Care Covid-19 Outbreaks

By Alan, on June 18th, 2020%

A collaborative program between an academic medical center and long-term care homes for older residents helps reduce Covid-19 infection outbreaks and deaths. . . . → Read More: Program Reduces Long-Term Care Covid-19 Outbreaks

FDA Clears Video Game ADHD Therapy

By Alan, on June 16th, 2020%

A video game designed to help children improve their inattention and other symptoms of ADHD received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. . . . → Read More: FDA Clears Video Game ADHD Therapy

Economic Model IDs Pandemic Business Opening Risks

By Alan, on June 12th, 2020%

As communities try to manage their economies during the Covid-19 pandemic, three economists offer a model to help decide which businesses to open after shutting down. . . . → Read More: Economic Model IDs Pandemic Business Opening Risks

Infographic – High Hopes for Covid-19 Therapy, Vaccine

By Alan, on June 6th, 2020%

Sizeable majorities of Americans expect to see treatments and a vaccine for Covid-19 in the next 12 months, but also another outbreak of the disease. . . . → Read More: Infographic – High Hopes for Covid-19 Therapy, Vaccine

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