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This week’s HealthHack Newsletter looks at how health technology is becoming easier to use and more useful - especially for those of us keeping an eye on things like blood pressure, heart health, vision, or cancer screenings.
Whether it's a wristband that checks your blood pressure without squeezing your arm, or a urine test that could detect breast cancer earlier, these tools are made with real-life needs in mind. We're also seeing new ways to help wounds heal faster and make eye exams more accessible.
If you’ve ever been told to "just keep an eye on it" - this issue shows what’s now possible without waiting months or relying on outdated methods.
Let’s get into it.
EDITOR’S CHOICE ✨
No Cuff, No Problem
Blood pressure tracking just got radically easier. Aktiia’s Hilo Band is now the first-ever cuffless blood pressure monitor cleared by the FDA for over-the-counter use. That means no doctor’s appointment, no arm squeeze, just a sleek wristband you can wear like a smartwatch.
The device continuously monitors blood pressure throughout the day, integrating with a user-friendly app for real-time insights. Unlike traditional cuffs that offer only occasional readings, Hilo allows users to track changes during sleep, stress, or exercise - without interrupting their daily routines.
With over-the-counter access and a comfortable design, it could mark a shift toward more personalized and proactive cardiovascular care.
Wearable Tech & Devices
Dental Done Right
Novenda is bringing true digital transformation to dentistry with its multi-material 3D printing platform. Think comfortable, natural-looking nightguards and dentures - printed in one run, no hand assembly, minimal waste. For patients, it means faster, more affordable dental prostheses with reliable precision.
Restoring Intimacy, Invisibly
Comphya’s implantable neurostimulator offers an option for men with erectile dysfunction after prostate cancer surgery. Unlike painful injections or implants, this system activates the nerves responsible for natural erection - discreetly, with the push of a button.
Chronic Care, Reimagined
Wounds, Rewound
Plasmacure’s cold plasma therapy is tackling chronic wounds that refuse to heal - like diabetic foot ulcers and pressure sores. The PLASOMA system eliminates bacteria, stimulates tissue repair, and reportedly outperforms standard care in trials.
Hormones on Delivery
Ciloa has stabilized adiponectin - a “guardian angel” hormone for metabolism - by packaging it in engineered exosomes. Their first-in-human therapy for type 2 diabetes and obesity is on the horizon, allegedly offering anti-inflammatory, insulin-sensitizing effects without losing muscle mass.
VISIONARY VOICES 💬
Future-Proofing Cancer Screening
The Blue Box Founders Judit Giró and Lidia Navarro share how an unconventional inspiration - the cancer-sniffing capabilities of trained dogs - sparked the development of an AI-powered, urine-based screening tool for breast cancer.
Frustrated by the limitations of mammography, particularly for women with dense breast tissue, they set out to create a test that is non-invasive, fast, and easy to integrate into clinical workflows. Their work has already shown promising accuracy in early trials and could help bridge critical gaps in early detection.
If you care about accessible diagnostics and the future of women’s health, this is a must-read.
Would you trust a cuffless blood pressure monitor from a wearable device - no doctor required?
Cancer, Clarified
A Dose of Precision
Lithuania’s BrachyDOSE is refining radiotherapy with a sensor and software combo that can predict injury from treatment. By replacing guesswork with real-time data, it could drastically reduce painful side effects - and give doctors the clarity they need to treat patients more effectively.
Copper-Based Cancer Care
NUCLIDIUM is advancing a copper-based radiotheranostic platform that’s both diagnostic and therapeutic. Early results in prostate, neuroendocrine, and breast cancers show improved detection and promising treatment potential - with easier integration into hospitals’ existing workflows.
AI in Action
Beyond the Eye Chart
Skleo Health is putting AI-powered eye screenings where you shop and work. Their rapid, six-minute scan - validated by medical experts - could catch glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and other preventable conditions before symptoms hit.
Smarter Scans in 3D
PIUR Imaging is bringing depth to ultrasound with its tomographic 3D add-on. It transforms standard machines into advanced imaging tools - no need to replace the hardware. Combined with AI analysis, this upgrade helps reduce operator variability and boosts diagnostic precision across organs.
Prevention & Precision
Rewiring the Brain for Better Trials
Cumulus Neuroscience is updating brain health tracking for clinical trials with its NeuLogiq platform. By replacing subjective assessments with real-time, objective brain data, it's helping researchers pinpoint whether therapies for conditions like Alzheimer’s and depression are truly working.
Well that’s it! 🚀
From wearables that talk to your nerves to ultrasounds that see in 3D, one theme ties this week’s innovations together: effortless access to better care.
The HealthHack Newsletter will be back next week with more on the tech that’s rewriting your health baseline.
Have thoughts or favorite stories? We’re all ears.
Your HealthHack Team