East London based startup, The Femedic, is changing the narrative around women’s health. Their holistic approach covers everything from mental health to contraception, and extends beyond that to consider discussions on gender, culture and identity. By Rute Costa Monica Karpinski is the founder of The Femedic, an educational website exploring…
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer and the fifth biggest cause of death in women globally. We spoke to BreastIT, the Uganda-based startup developing a glove that facilitates early detection and diagnosis. By Rute Costa According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, 1.7 women were diagnosed…
Rightangled is changing the perspective of healthcare by using genetic testing to improve the treatment and lifestyle of its patients. By Rute Costa According to the World Health Organisation, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading causes of death worldwide. An estimated 17.7 million people died from CVDs in 2015, representing 31% of all…
Professor Roger Feneley’s legacy Bladder problems affect 14 million people of all genders and ages in the UK. Amongst the most affected are the elderly and the disabled. A new campaign, inspired by Professor Roger Feneley’s legacy, is calling for major reform: in raising awareness for urinary health issues, and…
From fear to understanding Andrea Gonzalez Paz, Data Protection Lawyer, explores the benefits of data sharing for the development of healthcare technology. By Andrea Gonzalez Paz The 21st century comes with many challenges, and technology is a strong competitor in the permanent race to address them. Technology needs data. Your data, our data….