HealthTech Deep Dive
By Kazutaka Yoshinaga
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Welcome to Health Tech Deep Dive, the podcast that delves into the forefront of healthcare technology and innovation, exploring transformative advancements from around the globe. Each episode uncovers how groundbreaking ideas and cutting-edge technologies are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the field of health tech, with a special focus on the interplay between global trends and localized innovation.
The voices of this podcast are generated by AI.
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“Koroyawa,” a fracture-prevention mat, raised 1.28 billion yen. But can a mat really soften only during a fall?
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May 18, 2026 |
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Google Unveils the Screenless “Fitbit Air” and an AI Personal Coach. Will It Be a Strong Contender Against Whoop? The New Trend of Screens + AI
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May 11, 2026 |
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“Koroyawa,” a mat designed to reduce the risk of fractures from falls, has raised 1.28 billion yen. But is it really possible for a mat to “become soft only when someone falls”?
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May 04, 2026 |
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OpenAI Launches “ChatGPT for Clinicians,” a Platform Tailored for Clinicians, for Free in the U.S. How Will the Battle for Supremacy with Open Evidence Play Out?
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Nagoya City University and Kanazawa University have developed a new method for examining the stomach using a foaming agent and CT imaging, without the need for an endoscope or barium.
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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“Avatar,” a microfluidic organ-on-a-chip developed by the Wyss Institute (Harvard University), provides insights into health risks faced by astronauts (the effects of radiation and microgravity)
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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WHOOP raises $575 million in Series G funding, reaching a market capitalization of $11 billion. Its valuation is now nearly on par with that of the Oura Ring.
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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Google's AIME learns not only medical data but also empathy, outperforming primary care physicians. What will the world look like once it surpasses humans in both diagnostic accuracy and empathy?
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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The Mental Health Paradox of the LLM Era: While Isolated Individuals Are More Likely to Rely on AI Companions, Does Their Well-being Actually Decline?
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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NVIDIA and Stanford Enter the Field of “Physical AI” in Healthcare. MedOS Redefines Surgery Through Dual-Track Thinking (Fast & Slow)
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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HIMSS26 Preview: Healthcare AI Shifts from “Generative AI” to “AI Agents.” Building Workflows Starting with Electronic Health Records
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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“It's precisely because it doesn't speak that it touches the heart” — Moflin's Two Care Robot Strategies: Touch-Based AI vs. Talking AI
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Feasibility of Intraoperative Real-Time Cytology Using CYBO's 3D Edge Compression and NVIDIA's Analysis Pipeline
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Stanford University announces framework for rigorously evaluating LLMs on real-world healthcare tasks. Assessing entire workflows beyond clinical reasoning alone.
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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HealthTech Deep Dive: AI Innovation and CES 2026 Highlights
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Amazon is rolling out a healthcare AI service for members of One Medical, the clinic chain it acquired. How does it differ from OpenAI and Claude!?
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Following OpenAI's Healthcare service launch, Anthropic and Google have also released theirs. Is the AI healthcare gold rush truly underway!?
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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OpenAI's Medical Revolution: Deep Dive into Healthcare AI Evolution
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Jan 10, 2026 |
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Predicting Epileptic Seizures Before They Happen—Without Brain Implants, Using HRV
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Genetic Architecture of 14 Psychiatric Disorders and the P-Factor
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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Pebble announces new smart ring “Index 01” for $75 that requires no charging. It records short voice memos only while the button is pressed. Contrasted with Humane's failure.
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Non-invasive ANC Opens New Access to Spinal Circuits: A Method for Reconstructing Gait Without Involving the Brain
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Comparing Garmin, Samsung, and Oura: The Future of Wearables and AI Health Data in 2025. From Antioxidant Index to Nighttime Hypoglycemia Prediction
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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MetaEdit Technology “Rewrites Gut Microbiota On-Site” Published in Science. A Future Where Black Boxes Are Structured and Intervened in Real Time!?
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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The success of IVF hinges on “which embryo is transferred first”—What differences in implantation probability, undetectable by visual inspection, did AI learn from 8M embryo images and prognosis data?
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Stomach Acid as Power: Kyoto University and Otsuka Unveil a Self-Charging Digital Pill for Real-Time Gut Monitoring
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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ChatGPT updated to detect mental health signs early through conversation. Will small mental health AI startups be weeded out?
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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OpenEvidence, the ChatGPT for doctors, raises $200 million at $6 billion valuation. How does it differ from general LLMs and UpToDate, and why is it gaining traction among healthcare professionals?
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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BCI startup Cognixion integrates with Apple Vision Pro. Select menus just by focusing your attention!?
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Oct 25, 2025 |
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SiPhox releases teaser video on X for at-home blood analysis device. Can biochemistry testing be miniaturized to the size of a Nespresso machine!?
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Bio-Robots and Drug Delivery Systems: Cilia and Micro-Needles
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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How Far Will AI Evolve by 2030? The Future Map Revealed by the Epoch AI Report. Will “Domain-Specific AI” Be Absorbed by General-Purpose AI in Five Years? What Countermeasures Are Needed?
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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U.S. EHR Leader Epic Evolves Electronic Health Records with AI—CoMET and Three New Assistants Transform the Future of Clinical Care
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Apple adds hypertension risk alert feature to Apple Watch. An algorithm reviews data from the past 30 days in the background and sends a notification if it detects a risk of high blood pressure.
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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The Effectiveness of Health Apps in Specific Health Guidance: Do Health Apps Really Improve Retention Rates and Test Values?
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Fujitsu has announced an orchestrator platform that leverages NVIDIA technology to integrate and manage multiple AI agents for healthcare settings. Will AI agent development companies get on board?
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Eight Sleep, which offers smart sleep mattresses, has raised $100 million in Series D funding. The mattress costs $5,800 plus an annual fee of $399, which is quite expensive, but does it really work?
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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CareNet to be taken private through a tender offer by PE fund Curie1 Co., Ltd. Following MedPeer, will m3 become the sole leader in medical doctor PFs?
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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According to a survey by the Japan Medical Association, more than half of clinics say that electronic medical records are “impossible to implement.”
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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[M3 (2413)] 2025 Q1 Financial Results. Signs of a turnaround seen in M3's Q1 financial results: Recovery of the physician platform business and the current status of the medical AI ecosystem strategy.
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Advantage acquires Nippon Pharmacy. Plans to delist shares for just under 100 billion yen. Pharmacy business falls into the red amid intensifying competition. Specialized pharmacies facing headwinds?
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Neuralink's Future: From Games to Telepathy and Vision Restoration
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Approval granted for insurance coverage of 3 medical devices, including an app to assist with alcohol reduction (CureApp). Is the reimbursement price of $50 for the alcohol reduction app reasonable?
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Samsung acquires Xealth, a digital health platform that provides electronic medical record APIs. The battle for wearable devices and the battle for data acquisition are both heating up.
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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OPERE, operator of medical communication SaaS “Pokesapo,” raises 400 million yen in pre-Series A funding. How does it differ from patient explanation support services such as Contrea and MediOS?
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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The most toxic substances for the liver are sweetened beverages such as 100% fruit juice, vegetable juice, and energy drinks. Solid foods are OK, but liquids are not?
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Fujifilm uses AI to generate diagnostic findings, reducing the burden by 30 million cases per year. Is it true that humans are necessary to take responsibility?
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Kakehashi completes Series D round of financing worth approximately 140 million dollars. Musubi has been installed in 14,000 locations, likely surpassing EM Systems to become the industry leader
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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Kirin's AI prediction application “Premedi” wins second Japan New Business Award. Two approaches: AI demand prediction for long-tail pharmaceuticals and loss minimization through delivery and buyback.
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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OpenAI announces “HealthBench” to evaluate medical AI models. LLM > specialist doctors, but there is almost no difference in scores between “LLM alone” and “doctor + LLM”...
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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How far can digital therapeutics go? Differences between Japan and the US in DTx regulations, insurance reimbursement, and penetration rates.
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May 29, 2025 |
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Medley 2025 Q1 Results. New Job Medley Spot Launched and Generation AI Utilization is One of the Pillars of Strategy in Medical PF
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May 14, 2025 |
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M3 2024 Financials Review: M3 Digical is doing well with 400 installations in the quarter, but what is the impact of the standardized EHR promoted by the government?
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May 06, 2025 |
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Apple's AI Doctor: Shaping the Future of Wearable Health
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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M3 acquired benefits provider eWell as a subsidiary for $68M, feeling steered toward B2B2C model?
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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The Future of the Genetic Testing Market: 23andMe's Share Price Plunge Highlights Challenges and Value-Added Offerings Other Than B2B2C Models and SNPs
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Analysis of components, costs, and development difficulty required for smart ring development
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Why was Oura able to cross the chasm? What will be the future competitive advantage due to competitors' entry into the buy-out model?
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Mar 22, 2025 |
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Pick four noteworthy novelty healthcare products announced at CES 2025
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Hims & Hers Q3 2024 Financial and Operational Review
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Jan 12, 2025 |
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LLM-Powered Medical Summaries: A Market Forecast
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Jan 04, 2025 |
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Intuitive Surgical's Da Vinci: Market Dominance and Future Competition
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Hippocratic AI's Medical LLM Patent
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Doximity’s Winning Formula: Pharma Partnerships and AI Tools Shine in Q2 2024
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Nov 30, 2024 |
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Why do point incentives work for physicians who would not fit in the hourly wage scale?
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Why are specialized electronic medical records (EMRs) for private healthcare emerging from startups and thriving?
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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JMDC FY25Q2 financial review. Health Big Data business expands; 2×2 synergies?
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Nov 10, 2024 |
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The number of app members for the care taxi booking app YobuZo has surpassed 5,000!
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Nov 10, 2024 |
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Osaka International Cancer Institute developed a System to Standardize and Accumulate Disparate Electronic Medical Record Data
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Nov 08, 2024 |