🧠 Mental Health Caps, Tumor-Spotting AI, Walking with AR – This Week in Health

Hi there 👋 

It’s official: the future of healthcare isn’t just fast—it’s intelligent, wearable, AI-driven, and increasingly happening from the comfort of your couch.

From depression-fighting brain caps to augmented reality glasses that teach your brain how to walk again, we’re witnessing a renaissance in personal medicine.

Whether it's turning CT scans into early-warning systems or giving cancer patients at-home tools to breathe easier, this week’s breakthroughs prove that tomorrow’s care is here—and it's personalized.

At HealthHack, we spotlight companies making recent meaningful progress —whether through scientific breakthroughs, new applications, or expanding access to life-changing treatments.

Let’s dive in. 🚀

🧢 Brain Cap, Not Just for Show

Sooma Medical is leading the charge against major depressive disorder with a sleek cap that uses transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to deliver non-invasive, at-home brain therapy. Ideal for patients who haven’t responded to medication—or simply want drug-free options—Sooma 2GEN stimulates the brain with mild currents, easing symptoms without the side effects of antidepressants.

With FDA clearance in sight and a pivotal U.S. trial underway, this cap could soon be your mental health MVP.

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👓 AR Glasses That Teach You to Walk Again

Strolll is stepping into the neuro-rehab game with augmented reality (AR) glasses that help patients with neurological conditions like Parkinson’s walk more confidently. The software overlays visual cues to reduce freezing episodes and improve gait—a digital lifeline for those whose mobility is compromised.

It’s a game-changer for independence, one stride at a time.

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🩸AI That Doesn’t Miss a Beat—or a Tumor

Better Medicine’s AI-powered software for CT scans is officially the first of its kind certified for clinical use to detect, classify, and measure kidney tumors. Trained on real anonymized scans, it helps radiologists catch cancer faster and more accurately—up to 99.2% detection in clinical testing.

The result? Earlier diagnoses, better outcomes, and a serious upgrade in radiological precision.

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🫁 Breathing Room for Late-Stage Cancer Patients

For those battling fluid buildup in the chest due to cancer, the struggle is real—and relentless. SymPhysis Medical’s releaze™ device empowers patients to manage symptoms like breathlessness and pain from home, eliminating constant hospital visits.

With FDA clearance on the horizon, this innovation could restore not just comfort, but dignity and time with loved ones.

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⚙️Knee Surgery, Reinvented

Eventum Orthopaedics is rolling out its precision knee operation device in the UK and US, transforming how surgeons approach joint replacements. With tech that enhances alignment and surgical accuracy, it’s good news for anyone hoping to walk out of surgery with a smoother recovery and longer-lasting results.

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🧬Knot Your Average Therapeutic Platform

Maxion Therapeutics is developing “KnotBodies”—a whole new class of biologics designed to target challenging disease proteins. While still in development, the potential is enormous for diseases previously considered untouchable. It’s early, but it’s exciting.

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🧠AI That Sees What Humans Miss

Brainomix is pushing boundaries with AI imaging tools that assist doctors in diagnosing strokes, cancers, and other time-critical conditions. The software turns complex imaging into easy-to-interpret visuals, helping hospitals deliver faster, more accurate treatment—and ultimately, saving lives when seconds count.

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🧪MSI Testing, Turbocharged

MSInsight is redefining how we diagnose MSI cancers (Microsatellite Instability). Their technology streamlines and simplifies testing, helping oncologists make treatment decisions faster and with greater precision. For patients, that means quicker paths to the right therapies.

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🧠AI That Thinks Like Your Doctor (Maybe Better)

Elea is an AI healthcare platform with a bold mission: to shrink diagnosis time from “weeks to hours”. Their platform helps clinicians triage cases faster, make sense of complex data, and reach conclusions with clinical-grade precision. Less time waiting, more time healing.

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🧑‍⚕️The End of Telemedicine as You Know It?

Jutro Medical is taking a wild leap forward by replacing traditional telemedicine with medical AI agents—think chatbots, but with clinical reasoning skills. It’s not just about scheduling appointments; it’s about diagnostics, triage, and treatment decisions powered by real-time AI. The doctor will see you now—or rather, the doctor bot will.

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🫁Implanting Hope for Patients with Fluid Build-Up

Sequana Medical’s alfapump is heading to the U.S.—and that’s a huge win for patients with chronic fluid buildup from liver disease or cancer. This implantable device automatically manages fluid levels, offering a better quality of life without frequent hospital visits. It’s high-tech relief on autopilot.

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🧬Personalized Performance, Literally

Bioniq is working to make personalized supplements less about guessing and more about your actual biomarkers. With high-profile sports pros on board (like Cristiano Ronaldo 👀 ), it’s clear this isn’t just wellness hype—it’s precision health made practical. Your vitamins, but smarter.

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 🇪🇺 EU-Startups Summit 2025

If you're passionate about health innovations and companies, consider attending the EU-Startups Summit 2025 in Malta from April 24-25.

Notably, speakers include leaders from the HealthTech, such as Tamara Orlova, CFO at FemTech unicorn Flo Health, and Dr. Helen O’Neill, CEO and Founder of Hertility.

For more details and to secure your ticket, visit the EU-Startups Summit 2025.

Well that’s it! 🚀 

From AI that sees tumors before symptoms even appear, to glasses that help you walk again, this week proves that HealthTech is no longer futuristic—it’s functional.

Whether you’re managing chronic illness, seeking mental health relief, or optimizing your daily performance, these tools are putting more power in your hands. And head. And knees.

Catch you next time with more science and tech that actually cares about you.

Until then, stay curious, stay inspired, and stay healthy,

The HealthHack Team