Geltor to launch new Animal-Free Collagen for Food and Beverage Markets

Geltor, a brand new startup that predominantly bioengineers animal-free proteins, has announced the launch of its most anticipated vegan collagen product called PrimaColl. The company has reported that The Spoon, PrimaColl, which the company privileges are the world's first vegan collagen for food and beverage markets, is a nature-identical replica of poultry collagen that is directly derived using precision fermentation technology.

Collagen, the most abundant protein in humans, has many health benefits, especially important for us as we age. The animal-derived collagen, which is sourced from the bones and other byproducts of farmed animals such as chickens and cows, has now become a crucial ingredient in food and beverage markets in recent times. But for vegans, traditionally derived collagen is problematic.

Many consumers who are abstaining from animal products are forced to use collagen "booster" products which are claimed to help increase human collagen production but are not collagen substitutes. This is why Geltor sees such a potentially significant opportunity, and thereby the company is delivering the first-to-market natural animal collagen replica that could be a massive opportunity across a number who rely on collagen.

 

US and France healthcare startups to team up to drive growth in the sector

As pandemic continues to hamper international interactions, the US and France startups are collaborating with BE Health in Taiwan. They have closed the venture capital funding rounds recently with more than US$14 million in total successfully. BE Health delivers the unique strengths of its thriving ecosystem and is supporting both local and international startups.

Applaud Medical, a clinical-stage company based in San Francisco which addresses the painful condition of kidney stones, with an innovative, non-invasive treatment, completed US$11 million fundraisings; the recent investment will enable it to expand the company, as well as broaden and accelerate product development.  RDS, a developer of a wearable health tracking device which continuously measures vital sign parameters, announced that it had closed their Seeding Round of EUR3 million (US$3.67 million) in the first quarter of 2021.

Both these companies are now aiming at the healthcare sector by forming a partnership with BE Health. Being the only two shareholders from the east, BE and Taipei Medical University are thrilled to be their partners. This partnership will enable them to validate the high-quality prototype-making. BE Health will consistently work with these companies for future expansion, conduct clinical trials, and increase product market traction.

 

Citrix® Partners With the Ottawa Hospital to Transform Patient Experience

The Ottawa Hospital, Canada's most reputed, top-ranked medical institution, has joined hands with Citrix Systems, Inc. and has gone digital to ensure their patients have a world-class experience from the time they are admitted through their procedures and release. The Ottawa Hospital has built a Digital Health Network in partnership with Citrix. It can provide clinicians and staff with simple, secure, and reliable access to the systems and applications they need to deliver exceptional care to more than 1.2 million patients it serves.

For this effort, Ottawa Hospital has been recognized with a 2020 Citrix Innovation Award for Partners. Ottawa's team has built a Digital Health Network with the help of Citrix digital workspace solutions that connects all the applications and hardware it uses to deliver a consistent, intuitive user experience. Ottawa Hospital's other digital network solutions include Citrix Workspace™, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops™, and Citrix ADC™.

With Citrix in place, important patient information can be accessible to support timely, informed clinical decisions, and care plans in a highly secure and reliable way. With this partnership, the Ottawa Hospital joins more than 400,000 companies and healthcare organizations worldwide that are using Citrix solutions to transform the employee experience.

Moderna to Deliver COVID-19 Vaccines to Several Countries through an International Program

Moderna Inc., in a recent announcement, has stated that it will be supplying around 34 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine through an international program that distributes free shots to developing countries. The company has stated that the doses will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2021 to the World Health Organization-backed by Covax initiative.

Coax is a program financed mostly by Western governments which provides free coronavirus vaccines to 92 low- and middle-income countries worldwide. Covax has stated that it can purchase another 466 million doses in 2022 by Moderna and Gavi, the organizations behind the vaccine aid program.

Many western countries such as the US, Britain, and Israel are coming closer to vaccinating large majorities of their populations; developing nations are still fighting g to get their rollouts off the ground. According to recent reports, emerging economies will have only vaccinated 30 percent of their populations by the end of the year. Covax has further added that it will be shipping approximately 145 million doses of vaccines by the end of May to countries like Brazil, Philippines, and others.

 

 

Fastest Growing Healthcare Companies 2019 listed by The Silicon Review

Healthcare industry is getting a rapid makeover, from surgical robots to smart hospitals; the digital transformation is revolutionizing health care in new and exciting ways. Companies in the healthcare industry are all pumped up, and current trends promise further big changes for professionals in the healthcare business.

From small doctor’s offices to major hospitals, the healthcare IT environment is increasingly complex and, if not managed appropriately, can negatively impact patient care. What are the major technology challenges in healthcare industry in the modern environment? And how to overcome those challenges? Answer is right here!.

Here is the list, the answer for every healthcare technology challenge. The Silicon Review “10 Fastest Growing Healthcare Companies 2019.” These companies are not only the exceptional innovators, but are striving to make the society a better place to live. The companies that are enlisted are well-known for their ability to fight against healthcare complexities.