💓 Blood Pressure Wearables, Skin Cancer AI, and Prostate Precision – This Week in Health

Hi there 👋 

This week, we’re spotlighting innovations that speak directly to the challenges so many of us face: high blood pressure, skin cancer, prostate cancer, and asthma. These aren’t vague buzzwords—they’re real conditions that millions live with daily.

And now? They’re getting real solutions.

We’ve got AI spotting skin cancer before your dermatologist does, a wrist-based device that redefines blood pressure monitoring, a breakthrough prostate test that helps avoid overtreatment, and a potential game-changer in asthma care.

Plus, don’t miss the podcast episode that reminds us: when it comes to healthcare, user-friendly doesn’t have to mean second-rate.

Let’s dive in. 🚀

💓 Blood Pressure, Without the Pressure

If you’ve ever tried (and failed) to regularly check your blood pressure, good news: there’s a sleek new fix. Hilo, formerly Aktiia, just dropped a rebrand and doubled down on its continuous, cuffless blood pressure monitoring tech. That means real-time, around-the-clock insights you can actually act on—no more “white coat” spikes or guesswork.

It’s like putting your cardiovascular system on cruise control.

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🧴 Spotting Skin Cancer Before It Spots You

What if a selfie could save your life? Skin Analytics is on a mission to make that a reality, using AI to flag early signs of skin cancer faster and more accurately than traditional methods. That’s more early interventions, fewer invasive procedures, and a potential lifesaver sitting right in your pocket.

This tech isn’t just smart—it’s skin-deep in all the right ways.

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🔬 Less Guesswork in Prostate Cancer Treatment

Not all prostate cancers are created equal—and OncoAssure just made that distinction clearer. Their new test, now live in the U.S., helps men with localized prostate cancer understand their risk of aggressive disease both after biopsy and post-surgery. That means fewer unnecessary treatments, more targeted care, and a clearer plan for you and your doctor.

It’s a major step forward in precision oncology and a win for patients who want answers, not anxiety.

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🎧 Podcast: Health Insurance That Doesn’t Make You Scream

Imagine an insurance company that feels more like Spotify than your cable provider. That’s the vibe Alan is chasing—tech-driven, user-friendly, and refreshingly human. In a candid EU-Startups podcast episode, Co-founder Jean-Charles Samuelian shares how Alan’s health platform is reshaping care access and pushing toward preventive, not reactive, systems.

The result? Insurance that actually supports your well-being, not just your paperwork.

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🌬️ The Future of Asthma Care, One Molecule at a Time

Sanofi is turning the tide in asthma and respiratory diseases with new data for its next-gen therapies. Amlitelimab, showing durable and significant symptom relief in people with tough-to-treat inflammatory asthma, could lead to quarterly dosing and longer-lasting control. Meanwhile, Lunsekimig and Itepekimab are expanding beyond asthma into COPD, chronic rhinosinusitis, and even bronchiectasis.

Why should you care? Because for millions with chronic respiratory issues, these pipeline drugs could mean fewer exacerbations, better breathing, and a radically better quality of life.

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🧬 Genomics Meets Regulation Without the Red Tape

Your genetic data could unlock powerful insights—if only it wasn’t trapped behind complicated compliance walls. That’s where CGC Genomics comes in, building a GenAI platform that balances innovation with strict European medical regulations. Translation? Safer, faster access to personalized health data without compromising on privacy.

The era of DIY genomics just got a grown-up upgrade.

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📡 Digital Twins That Guard Your Health

Daiser is rewriting the digital health playbook with AI agents and digital twins that help map, predict, and personalize patient care—right down to the individual level. In partnership with the UK’s EdgeAI Hub, they’re building tools that not only detect issues early but also protect your data in the process.

Think of it like having a health avatar working behind the scenes—smarter, safer, and a lot more proactive than your average check-up.

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📋 Medtech Compliance, Now with Less Headache

If you’ve ever worked in MedTech, you know compliance can be a brutal bottleneck. REMATIQ is using AI to automate the most tedious aspects of regulatory workflows—think clinical validations, documentation, and audits—so teams can spend less time deciphering rulebooks and more time building life-saving tools.

This could be the regulatory sidekick we’ve been waiting for.

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🤖 The AI Copilot for Insurance Stress

Medical underwriters and claims handlers, rejoice. Klaimy’s AI copilot is here to sift, summarize, and streamline all the tedious forms and medical lingo that usually bog down your workday. For patients, that means faster, more accurate decisions—and fewer phone calls chasing updates.

It’s not just better tech for insurers; it’s peace of mind for everyone.

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🗞️ HealthHack Has a New Home

Big news: HealthHack is now officially part of the EU-Startups family! That’s right—your favorite source for smart, sharp takes on HealthTech is joining forces with Europe’s go-to hub for startup innovation. What does that mean for you? Even more access to the bleeding edge of digital health, biotech, and AI-driven care—delivered with the same wit, clarity, and zero-fluff format you’ve come to expect.

We’re leveling up, and we’re bringing you with us.

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Well that’s it! 🚀 

This week’s stories prove one thing: the future of healthcare isn’t abstract—it’s personal.

Whether it’s controlling your blood pressure with a wearable, skipping unnecessary prostate treatments, or finally catching your breath thanks to long-acting asthma meds, these advances are real, tangible, and ready to change lives.

That’s the power of HealthTech done right—and we’re just getting started.

Until next time, stay curious, stay inspired, and stay healthy.

— The HealthHack Team