Posts Tagged ‘aging-population’
Novartis dissolves agreement to market Pear Therapeutics’ prescription digital therapeutics for substance/ opioid abuse
_______________ As Sandoz returns marketing rights for digital therapeutics to Pear, what does it mean for co-promote arrangements? (MM&M): “Sandoz, the generics division of Novartis, is altering commercial course, returning marketing duties for two prescription digital therapeutics (DTx) back to Pear Therapeutics. The move, which some had anticipated, comes 18 months after the two signed…
Read MoreBrainCheck raises $8 million to digitize cognitive/ neuropsychological assessments and better serve the aging population
_______________ This startup just raised $8 million to help busy doctors assess the cognitive health of 50 million seniors (TechCrunch): “…startups increasingly recognize opportunities to cater to this aging population. Some are developing products to sell to individuals and their family members directly; others are coming up with ways to empower those who work directly…
Read MoreTrend: Consumers spend significantly more on digital brain health and neurotechnology apps
_____ People spent $1.9 billion last year on apps to keep their brains sharp as they age — here’s what actually works (MarketWatch): “With an aging population worried about cognitive decline and dementia, such training programs have seen a burst in popularity in recent years. Consumers spent an estimated $1.9 billion on digital brain health…
Read MoreDr. Albert Kwon, CEO of Brainnovations Winner AUGMENTx, wants to harness Augmented Reality to significantly ease access to Neurological Rehabilitation Therapies
___ Albert, what surprised you the most from the Judges’ questions and feedback during the Brainnovations Pitch Contest? It was a pleasant surprise to receive so many votes and such great feedback, which solidified my conviction that there is a great need to create new therapy options for stroke patients and other neurological injuries, especially…
Read MoreThe Canadian Centre for Aging & Brain Health Innovation (CC-ABHI) is looking for trial partners to test innovative solutions
—– Do you have access to an aging population interested in pilot testing some of the most promising innovations in the aging and brain health sector? The Canadian Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation (CC-ABHI) invites interested seniors’ care and other health service organizations to submit an Expression of Interest to act as a…
Read MoreUpdate: To thrive in the Knowledge Age, prioritize Deep work, avoid the Shallows, and Self-Quantify
————— Time for a new edition of SharpBrains’ e‑newsletter. Happy reading! New thinking: To boost productivity and cognition in the Knowledge Age, prioritize Deep work, avoid the Shallows, and Self-Quantify Reports highlight need for cognitive health innovation given aging global population Increased access to cognitive screenings in primary care settings serving older adults Understand your…
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