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Deep LS: AI software revolutionizes drug development for scientists

The startup Deep LS offers AI-based software that helps scientists to develop active ingredients more efficiently. With the help of the software, results can be exchanged across processes, enabling a faster, more efficient drug development process.

The key to efficiency: the transformation of outage management at Grünstadt District Hospital with CrewLinQ

Digitalization is a key element everywhere in today's working world. It also influences the organizational structure in hospitals, care facilities and various other industries. However, many digitalization projects fail not because of the technology itself, but because the people in the organization do not go along with the change. Not so Martin Ulrich, Deputy Director of Nursing at the Grünstadt District Hospital (KKHGS).

Artificial intelligence: pioneering role or brake on innovation? The EU AI Act in a global context

The EU AI Act, adopted on 21.05.2024, is the world's first comprehensive legal framework for the application of AI. An analysis and evaluation.

Welcome to our team, William!

We are excited to announce that our 5-HT Digital Innovation & Ecosystems team has a new member: William Ly. He already joined us beginning of April 2024..

What can corporates learn from startups about digital innovation in the pharmaceutical industry?

Results and recommendations of Amelie Nigbur's Master´s thesis

Chances of the chemical industry: status quo 2024

With China’s ever-growing dominance on the global chemical market, geopolitical tensions affecting supply chains and prices, as well as challenging regulatory burdens (e.g. the EU Green Deal), there has seldomly been such a pressure on the chemical industry to reinvent itself. Novel and innovative technologies, digitalization and sustainability are three of the main chances to be leveraged here. Read on for a detailed analysis of the chemical industry’s current chances in 2024:

Daniel Stich visits 5-HT

Daniel Stich, Ministerial Director of the Rhineland-Palatinate Ministry of Science and Health, visited us at the Hub today to find out about our activities in the healthcare sector.

Welcome to our team, Jack!

We are excited to announce that our 5-HT Marketing & Communications team has a new member: Jack Huynh. He already joined us beginning of April 2024. With his experience in both technical as well as marketing aspects he will contribute to our widespread activities.

Revolutionary adherence: the TOM app in the focus of the healthcare sector

In the world of healthcare, adherence to therapies and medication is increasingly becoming a key concern. In an exclusive interview, Sven Beichler, CEO of the TOM app, explains its innovative solution that helps patients with chronic diseases to increase their adherence to treatment. With a unique combination of user engagement, data protection and a wide range of functions, the TOM app stands out as a pioneer in its field.

ZenZen Diabetes: The future of diabetes care is now

In a world where millions of people with diabetes face the challenges of this disease every day, ZenZen Diabetes takes centre stage as a pioneering solution. In this exclusive interview, Susa Horvath, CEO of ZenZen Diabetes, shares her vision for a revolutionary conversation-driven AI-powered diabetes management companion app. From personal motivations to future goals, this conversation offers a fascinating insight into the world of digital health technology.

Speech therapy of the future: a look into the world of SpeakTX

In an era where digital solutions are increasingly pushing the boundaries of healthcare, SpeakTX is in the spotlight as a pioneer in digital speech therapy. In the following exclusive interview, Salome Virkus, CEO of SpeakTX, shares insights into their innovative platform that helps people with speech and language disorders improve their communication skills. From the early days of founding to future visions, this interview offers a fascinating insight into the world of digital speech therapy.

Zoundream - Revolutionary technology for the early detection of infant health problems

In a world where infant health is of paramount importance, Zoundream has developed a ground-breaking AI solution that revolutionises the early detection of pathologies and developmental disorders. By leveraging the world's largest cry database, Zoundream enables accurate detection, analysis and translation of infant cries. Roberto Iannone, CEO of Zoundream talks about his motivation for founding the company, current and potential customers and their vision for the future.

Pioneers in the healthcare sector: Health Hero revolutionises the diagnostics and management sector

In a world where chronic diseases such as long COVID, diabetes and multiple sclerosis continue to pose a major challenge, the innovative start-up HealthHero is on the rise. Their customised solutions in the diagnosis and management of such diseases promise to usher in a new era in healthcare. Below, Holger Semsch, Managing Director of HealthHero, shares insights into the startup's origins, its mission, current successes and future ambitions.

Challenges of the chemical industry: status quo 2024

Solving today’s sorrows with tomorrow’s possibilities: With novel technologies such as GenAI advancing the frontier of science at tremendous speed on one side and economic, regulatory, and political challenges weighing down the industry on the other side, it’s now “go or gone” for many chemical companies. What are the current challenges the industry is facing and what chances can be leveraged to overcome them? In this article, we’ll have a look at the challenges the chemical industry must overcome in 2024. For a detailed review of the chances in 2024, have a look at this article [coming soon and will be added here].

Revolutionizing Patient Safety: QUMEA's Innovative Approach to Healthcare Monitoring

In an era marked by the urgency of contactless care, QUMEA emerges as a beacon of innovation in patient safety. Founded during the tumultuous early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, QUMEA offers an intelligent early warning system designed to monitor patient mobility and prevent falls in a non-intrusive, anonymous manner. In this interview, we delve into the genesis of QUMEA, its value proposition to healthcare providers, and its vision for the future of healthcare monitoring.

Web-based match-making platform for hospital discharge and transfer management

Nubedian presents a pioneering solution for hospital discharge and transfer management. Our web-based matching platform makes it possible to find suitable service providers for patients at the touch of a button, based on their profile. Through automatic data transfers between hospital information systems and service provider systems via interfaces and innovative encryption methods, we guarantee data exchange in compliance with data protection regulations and across all sectors.

Revolutionary outage management in the healthcare sector: The digital solution from CrewLinQ

CrewLinQ presents an innovative 360-degree solution for outage management in the healthcare sector. With our digital platform, downtime can be managed efficiently and quickly internally or even across organisations, whether through pool management or leasing. The CrewLinQ app makes it possible to fill outages at lightning speed, which not only saves time and money, but also protects against the threat of bed closures and makes employees happier by making disruptive calls in their free time a thing of the past.

Pioneers in infection prevention: Puray revolutionises the healthcare sector with UV-disinfected catheters

Puray introduces a breakthrough medical catheter that is continuously disinfected with UV radiation to fight nosocomial infections in healthcare settings. This innovative technology utilises UV light with a wavelength of 405 nm to effectively eliminate bacteria and viruses while leaving human cells undamaged. This innovative solution reduces the risk of device-borne infections while minimising the use of antibiotics.

Revolutionary solution for continuous monitoring in normal hospital wards

The development of an easy-to-use and highly scalable solution for continuous monitoring in normal hospital wards is at the centre of our mission, says Max Blendinger from UniWearables. Our clinical wearable, about the size of a matchbox, records key vital signs such as heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, temperature, activity level and patient position regularly and non-invasively by attaching it to the body via a patch. This innovative solution is based on a platform concept that enables easy customisation for different applications, providing a comprehensive insight into the patient's state of health.

Digital twin to simulate the concentration of medication in the blood

The advancement of personalisation in medical treatment is the focus of ExactCure, a company that has developed a medical software device to promote the correct intake of medication.

Healthcare and medical device in one app by Oska Health

Oska Health: The fusion of health counselling and medical device in the form of an app marks an innovative approach to improving the care of kidney patients.

Joint work on sensitive patient data by RosemanLabs

The increasing importance of data in the healthcare industry requires innovative solutions for collaboration on sensitive patient data.

panthrs Smart Shirt enables digital oncological training therapy

Exercise has been proven to be extremely effective in the fight against numerous widespread and severe diseases like cancer. This power must be harnessed.

A smart patch for heart failure patients

The medical innovation of tomorrow is in the hands of companies like Pheal, which is taking a decisive step towards patient-centred care with a smart patch for heart failure patients.