The workforce reduction trend has swept the economy recently, and unfortunately, the medtech space is not immune to layoffs. You’ve probably read about the ongoing layoffs sweeping the tech industry, media and more. For instance, Yahoo, Disney, Zoom and more all reported workforce reductions as companies across industries grapple with economic pressures. Think inflation, supply […]
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Akili lays off 46 workers
Akili announced that its board of directors approved an operating plan for 2023 that includes a 30% workforce reduction. The Boston-based digital therapeutic developer’s reduction reaches across different areas and functions. In total, 30% of Akili’s workforce amounts to 46 employees. The company communicated the decision to employees on Jan. 12 and expects to complete […]
Akili wins CE mark for digital ADHD treatment
Akili Interactive announced today that it received CE Mark approval for its EndeavorRx video game for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Boston-based Akili’s prescription treatment is delivered through a video game experience as a way to improve attention function as measured by computer-based testing in children between ages 8 and 12 with primarily inattentive […]
FDA clears video game Rx for kids with ADHD
Akili Interactive announced that it received FDA clearance for its EndeavorRx video game for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Boston-based Akili’s prescription treatment is delivered through a video game experience to improve attention function as measured by computer-based testing in children between ages 8 and 12 with primarily inattentive or combined-type ADHD. EndeavorRx […]
How a video game could treat ADHD
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder makes it harder for people to pay attention and control impulsive behavior. It is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders in children, according to the CDC. The treatment options for ADHD include behavioral therapy and medication intervention, but what if kids could use video games to treat the disorder? Akili Interactive, […]
Akili Interactive closes $55m Series C
Akili Interactive said today it closed a $55 million Series C round of financing to help support its novel digital treatments for cognitive dysfunction. The round was led by Temasek and joined by Baillie Gifford, Amgen Ventures, M Ventures, Jazz Venture Partners, Canepa Advanced Healthcare Fund and Brooklands Capital Strategies, the Boston-based company said. Akili […]
Cardiology pioneer Dr. Geoffrey Hartzler dies at 65 | MassDevice.com On Call
MASSDEVICE ON CALL — Interventional cardiologist Dr. Geoffrey Hartzler, who pioneered angioplasty treatment for heart attack patients, died last weekend at the age of 65.
In 1981 Hartzler became the 1st to use percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty to treat a heart attack patient. He further refined the procedure, amid growing skepticism, and established angioplasty as the gold standard for treatment.
