How do solutions from healthtechs improve access to healthcare?
Undoubtedly, one of the trends in health technology in 2021 is the consolidation of healthtechs. These startups have spread widely in recent years. Since 2014, they sum up US$ 430 million in investments, according to the survey Healthtech Report Brazil 2020....
Genetic treatment is a long hope of vision recovery
Imagine losing sight in childhood and regaining it partially after many years? This happened to a patient who received an experimental genetic treatment aimed to recover the vision of patients with Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) and severe visual impairment. The...
5 uses of virtual reality in medicine
Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-simulated environment that provides visual, sound and even tactile effects to the user. It allows complete immersion in the virtual scenario, as if the person was actually present there. It requires using technologies with...
Glasses and coronavirus: study indicates a reduction of the risk of contamination by up to three times
Since last year, scientists raised the hypothesis that glasses help to bar the contamination by the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) through the eyes. This is because this region is also an open door for the virus, as well as a source of contagion. Now, a recent study...
Expedition of the Papa Francisco Hospital Boat serves more than 4 thousand people in the Holy Land (PA)
Ophthalmologist used Eyer to carry out exams and solve doubts on diagnostics. Imagine a floating hospital with medical and dental offices, surgical center, complete ophthalmological room, analysis lab, medication room, vaccination room and infirmary beds. More...
Eyer: Phelcom reaches 200 equipment produced
Startup Phelcom Technologies has just manufactured its 200th Eyer, an innovative technology that enables carrying out retina exams through a smartphone. The handheld fundus camera was released in April. "Eyer had remarkable market acceptance. This way, we've reached...
Phelcom presents Eyer at seminar of innovation on health and accessibility
Startup presented the importance of democratizing access to ophthalmology examinations in the global fight against blindness.
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