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SomX
Like normal healthtech news but, you know, not boring.
The team at SomX bring you the audio version of the weekly Healthtech Pigeon newsletter - a panel show with journalists, VCs, podcasters, entrepreneurs, execs and those with a strong opinion to make things interesting. Regular hosts and guests are Dr James Somauroo, Jessica Smith, Belle Taylor, Huw Penson, Jess Farmery from the SomX team.
🐦 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com
🚀 Learn how SomX can help your healthtech company at www.somx.health
The team at SomX bring you the audio version of the weekly Healthtech Pigeon newsletter - a panel show with journalists, VCs, podcasters, entrepreneurs, execs and those with a strong opinion to make things interesting. Regular hosts and guests are Dr James Somauroo, Jessica Smith, Belle Taylor, Huw Penson, Jess Farmery from the SomX team.
🐦 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com
🚀 Learn how SomX can help your healthtech company at www.somx.health
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May 11, 2025 • 53min
All things digital twins
Benedikt von Thüngen, from Sanome, is pioneering the concept of digital twins in healthcare. He discusses the groundbreaking Belfast Digital Twin Centre aimed at revolutionizing patient care through real-time data. Comparing digital twins to F1 racing systems, he highlights their potential to enhance clinical decision-making. Benedikt also tackles the challenges of patient communication and the need for strong connections, especially in mental health. The conversation further delves into the complexities of regulating medical software and the future integration of digital innovations in healthcare.

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May 4, 2025 • 45min
Ambient scribes: Are they or aren't they a medical device?
Dr. Katie Baker, Director at Tandem Health and former NHS GP, shares her insights on the transformative impact of AI in healthcare. She discusses the exciting rollout of an AI scribing tool across the NHS, aimed at reducing clinician burdens. The conversation touches on the regulatory complexities surrounding ambient scribe technologies and emphasizes the urgent need for clear guidelines. Katie also addresses the ethical implications of AI, advocating for a unified digital health approach to support patients with multiple chronic conditions.

Apr 27, 2025 • 45min
Rich data collection is the backbone of healthcare
Belle and Amy from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter with help from Faces of Digital Health podcast host, Tjasa Zajc.02:55 - Europe’s healthtech and AI startups raise $13.9B in Q1 as global investors return16:00 - Driving Fertility And Perimenopause Innovations For Women’s Health30:24 - Single-dose psychedelic boosts ‘brain flexibility’ for weeks, study finds🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with Amy on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Belle on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Tjasa on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health

Apr 20, 2025 • 40min
Is remote monitoring the future of healthcare?
Amy and Taffy from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter. - Fierce Healthcare Fundraising Tracker—Hellocare.ai banks $47M; SignalFire raises $1B to invest in AI startups. - Lab-grown chicken ‘nuggets’ hailed as ‘transformative step’ for cultured meat. - Innovative Blood Testing Tech Could Spell the End of Needle Phobia - Digital Health Technology News🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with Amy on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Taffy on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health

Apr 13, 2025 • 35min
How should we address health inequalities?
Huw, Adama and Taffy from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter. 01:34 - A startup space where women’s representation is growing: digital healthCavenagh Health's survey: https://xrgpfimzcdu.typeform.com/to/lplPfikk?typeform-source=www.linkedin.com19:51 - Wes Streeting pledges to retain digital workforce amid NHS reforms🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with Huw on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Adama on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Taffy on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health

Apr 6, 2025 • 40min
Why we must prioritise homegrown innovations
Huw and Daisy from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter with help from Definition Health’s Dr Rosie Scott09:28 - HealthTech is the UK’s hidden gem – the government can’t ignore it22:51 - Covera Health launches AI platform for women’s imaging30:34 - Trust in AI-assisted health systems and AI’s trust in humans🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with Huw on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Daisy on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Rosie on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health

Mar 30, 2025 • 46min
Should you rush to delete your genetic data?
Huw and Jessica from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter11:00 23andMe customers struggle to delete their data - BBC News23:14 A California health tech company is letting AI run medical visits, fromintake to diagnosis38:31 - Experts enter fourth dimension to create better medical devices -University of Birmingham🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Huw on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health

Mar 23, 2025 • 45min
AI Implementation: Friend or Foe?
Belle and Hollie from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter with help from Sword Health’s Robbie Huddleston[01:56] - NHS innovation centre floated as UKRI backs Labour’s missions[12:43] - As AI nurses reshape hospital care, human nurses are pushing back[38:54] - Can AI help detect cognitive impairment?🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with Robbie on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Hollie on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Belle on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health

Mar 16, 2025 • 59min
Why we should all be invested in longevity
James from SomX breaks down the best stories from this week’s newsletter with help from LongVC's Artem Trotsyuk and Sergey Jakimov. [28:50] - 'Shark Tank' investor Kevin O'Leary likely made over 20 times his money on a startup selling genetic-testing kits for cats[37:32] - Antiaging pill for dogs clears key FDA hurdle[44:47] - History beckons as Healx doses first rare cancer patient with AI-created drug🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with James on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Artem on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Sergey on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health

Mar 9, 2025 • 40min
The complex road to tech adoption in health systems
Amy and Huw from SomX break down the best stories from this week’s newsletter, with the help of Firstword Healthtech’s Tina Tan.[04:30] - Rune Labs' AI coaching tool aims to offer care continuity to people with Parkinson's[19:05] - Unicorn Flo Health eyeing startup acquisitions following $200m fundraise[29:30] - Sofinnova has €1.2B to invest in up to 60 new life sciences firms🗞 Grab the newsletter at www.healthtechpigeon.com✍️ Apply to be a podcast guest using this form🖇 Connect with Amy on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Huw on LinkedIn🖇 Connect with Tina on LinkedIn📖 Learn more about the SomX team at https://somx.health