Sky Labs

Also, Ubie is collaborating with Mayo Clinic on a new unified patient digital front door.

Despite tightening barriers to entry over the years, Europe and the US are still key to global expansion for Korean startups, says Sky Labs CEO Jack Byunghwan Lee.

Omron's latest investment comes as Sky Labs' ring-type BP monitor expands to consumer use, backed by clinical validation, reimbursement, and new integration with Kakao Healthcare.

VUNO, Kakao Healthcare, Skylabs, and Remidio advance into Europe with partnership deals and regulatory approvals for AI in cardiac, chronic, and eye care.

Despite a dry investment climate, it was able to secure what could be the biggest funding raise by a health tech company in South Korea this year.

Also, Vuno is developing health content for chronic disease patients on Hativ Care.   

The company targets to receive a similar clearance from the US FDA by yearend.

New research finds using a smartphone app more than doubles detection and treatment rates in older people

Telehealth was vital to the pandemic response, with much of the enabling technology already in place. Its role in maintaining care and monitoring patient health at a time of shielding, social distancing and remote working anticipated wider benefits.

A smart ring-type heart-monitoring device is targeting the global market.