Examination and Diagnosis

NEW: 2023/03/30

Dental Treatment Evolving with Digital Technology (Part 12)

The First Part: Interview with NTT DATA IOMC, ‘Verification Project on Medical and Dental Cooperation Using ICT’

In recent years, ‘dental and oral health is just as valuable as physical health’ has been taken up worldwide, and verification of the use of ICT in the dental field is being promoted. Dr. Kamo, a dentist, interviewed NTT Data Institute of Management Consulting, which was involved in this verification. We will introduce the contents of her interview in three parts.

Megumi Kamo DDS, PhD.

NEW: 2023/02/22

Technology of Japanese start-up featured by doctors (Series ＃26）

Xenoma, Where Your Everyday Life Becomes Preventive Medicine

Xenoma Inc., a spin-off startup company from the University of Tokyo, provides “e-skin ECG”, the medical service to measure ambulatory ECG by wearing next-generation smart apparel. Dr. Shinpaku will explain the detail of "e-skin ECG".

Dr. Shinpaku

NEW: 2023/02/16

Psychiatry and the Potential of Digital Tools（Series ＃5）

The Second Part: Brief Cognitive Function Assessment Scale in Middle Age and Beyond “The MCI Screen (Atama no Kenko Check)”

In the previous article, we provided an overview of “The MCI Screen (Atama no Kenko Check)” as a cognitive function scale is expected to detect mild cognitive impairment (MCI) at an early stage. In the second part of issue, Dr. Y, a psychiatrist, will explain the specifics of the system and examples of its use in clinical research.

Dr. Y

NEW: 2023/02/09

Dental Treatment Evolving with Digital Technology (Part 11)

Interview with Dental Start-up SQRIE - About its Business Prospects

SQRIE. Co., Ltd has patented the HAKKEN Mirror, which allows users to take their own pictures of their oral cavity using a smartphone and is aiming to release an online dental service during the year. Dr. Kamo, a dentist, interviewed Dr. Okamoto, CEO and dentist of SQRIE, about the company's future business prospects.

Megumi Kamo DDS, PhD.

: 2023/02/01

Psychiatry and the Potential of Digital Tools（Series ＃4）

The First Part: Brief Cognitive Function Assessment Scale in Middle Age and Beyond “The MCI Screen (Atama no Kenko Check)”

It is said that “prevention” of dementia is the key to early detection and intervention to delay the onset of the disease. The “The MCI Screen (Atama no Kenko Check),” a cognitive function scale for healthy people with no complaints of cognitive decline, is expected to be useful for the early detection of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Dr. Y, a psychiatrist, will explain this assessment scale in detail.

Dr. Y

: 2023/01/19

Dental Treatment Evolving with Digital Technology (Part 10)

Interview with Dental Start-up SQRIE - About Social Challenges and Services it Offers

SQRIE, a dental startup, was selected as a finalist in the pitch contest at the global conference of Healthtech/SUM 2022. An interview with Dr. Okamoto, CEO/dentist of SQRIE, conducted by Dr. Kamo, is presented in this article.

Megumi Kamo DDS, PhD.

: 2022/11/10

Utilization of Digital Technology in Mental Health and Psychiatry (Part 2)

The Second Part: Apps and Wearable Devices in Sleep

Japan beginning in FY2022, the introduction of therapeutic apps in medicine is expected to gain momentum. Dr. Amano will discuss the expectations and challenges of introducing therapeutic apps for insomnia treatment from a psychiatrist's perspective.

Nanao Amano

: 2022/10/28

Utilization of Digital Technology in Mental Health and Psychiatry (Part 1)

The first part: Apps and Wearable Devices in Sleep

This is a new series in which Dr. Amano, a psychiatrist, and occupational health physician will explain the “Utilization of Digital Technology in Mental Health and Psychiatry” from her knowledge as a specialist. The content of this first issue is “The first part: Apps and Wearable Devices in Sleep.”

Nanao Amano

: 2022/09/29

Technology of Japanese start-up featured by doctors (Series ＃25）

The Second Part: Promoting Social Implementation of Genome Medicine with Information Technology, Xcoo

This two-part series focuses on the technology of Xcoo, Inc., which develops and operates the “Chrovis” total solution for genome and bioinformatics analysis. In the second part, we introduce an interview with Dr. Kunihiro Nishimura, CEO of Xcoo, Inc.

Dr. Shinpaku

: 2022/09/22

Dental Treatment Evolving with Digital Technology (Part 9)

The Scene around CAD / CAM for Digital Dentistry

In dentistry, digitalisation is particularly prevalent in the field of processing prosthetics. Kamo DDS, PhD. will explain the production of prosthetics using CAD/CAM, one of the most advanced treatment methods.

Megumi Kamo DDS, PhD.

: 2022/09/15

Technology of Japanese start-up featured by doctors (Series ＃24）

The First Part: Promoting Social Implementation of Genome Medicine with Information Technology, Xcoo

In recent years, there has been tremendous development in cancer genome medicine. “Chrovis,” which analysis genome information for cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, as well as for cutting-edge research and development will be explained.

Dr. Shinpaku

: 2022/08/04

Technology of Japanese start-up featured by doctors (Series ＃21）

The Second Part: TechDoctor Moving Toward an Era Where Data Improves “Wellness”

TechDoctor announced in June of this year that it had raised 500 million Japanese yen in a Series A round. We will explain the company's technology, focusing on an interview with Kazushu Minato, CEO of TechDoctor, a fast-growing medical data analysis startup.

Dr. Shinpaku

: 2022/07/28

Dental Treatment Evolving with Digital Technology (Part 8)

The second part: How Should We View ‘Teledentistry’?

Although teledentistry has not spread yet because of many concerns, it also has many advantages. Kamo DDS, PhD. will explain her thoughts on teledentistry as validated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Megumi Kamo DDS, PhD.

: 2022/07/21

Technology of Japanese start-up featured by doctors (Series ＃20）

The First Part: TechDoctor Moving Toward an Era Where Data Improves “Wellness”

Digital biomarkers, which can acquire and analyze data that is difficult to obtain with conventional biomarkers, can contribute to shorter time to diagnosis and earlier treatment. The “SelfDoc.” wearable outpatient solution for psychiatry and the “SelfBase” medical data analysis platform developed by TechDoctor, Inc. which is involved in the development of digital biomarkers will be explained.

Dr. Shinpaku

: 2022/07/07

Dental Treatment Evolving with Digital Technology (Part 7)

The first part: How Should We View ‘Teledentistry’?

While the COVID-19 pandemic has expanded online treatment in medicine, will the introduction of 'teledentistry' in dentist increase? In this issue, Megumi Kamo, DDS, PhD., explains 'teledentistry' featuring overseas cases.

Megumi Kamo DDS, PhD.

: 2022/06/16

Dental Treatment Evolving with Digital Technology (Part 6)

Can AI Protect Your Teeth?　-Application to X-ray Diagnostic Imaging has Potential for Early Detection

As the use of AI in the medical field continues to advance, it is said that the practical use of AI in diagnostic imaging, in particular, will be fast approaching. The technology is also being studied in the field of dentistry. In this issue, Kamo, DDS, PhD, will pick up a re-port from the U.K. and explain the AI-based dental X-ray Diagnostics.

Megumi Kamo DDS, PhD.

: 2022/04/22

Dental Treatment Evolving with Digital Technology (Part 4)

The first part: Digital Technology Alliance Across Borders - Strategies for the Japanese Dental Industry

Implant treatment has become common in Japan in recent years, and digitalization is also progressing in this field. This fourth part of the series by dentist Megumi Kamo, Ph.D., focuses on dental implants. This article will include an interview with Kyocera Corporation, one of the implant manufacturers in Japan.

Megumi Kamo DDS, PhD.

: 2022/03/15

Technology of Japanese start-up featured by doctors (Series ＃17）

The second part: Medmain that Creates a World where Necessary Medical Services Can Be Accessed Anywhere, Anytime with AI

MedMain, a company that develops and provides the pathology AI analysis solution "PidPort," has been selected as a J-Startup company by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and is a startup with high expectations for the future. Dr. Shinpaku interviewed Mr. Osamu Iizuka, the founder and CEO of MedMain. In this article, we will share the contents of the interview.

Dr. Shinpaku

: 2022/03/10

Digital Health from a Healthcare Perspective (Part 4)

FRONTEO Aims to Develop the World's First Linguistic AI Medical Device

FRONTEO is developing a “conversational dementia diagnostic support AI program” that screens for cognitive dysfunction using AI and natural language. This program is the first linguistic AI program medical device in Japan, and clinical trials started in April 2021. Mr. Keisuke Harada, who has ten years of experience in pharmaceutical clinical development, will explain this AI program.

Mr. Keisuke Harada

: 2022/01/28

Digital health from a healthcare perspective (Part 3)

“Join”, a Communication App for Medical Professionals that　Enables to Share Medical Images Using Smartphones

Clinicians have experienced the situation “There is no specialist in the hospital, but I need immediate instructions”. To address this situation, "Join" is a communication App for medical professionals developed by Japanese start-up, Allm. Dr. Mina Yamada, who has worked as a Gastroenterologist for 10 years, will explain about “Join”.

Mina Yamada M.D.

Examination and Diagnosis

The First Part: Interview with NTT DATA IOMC, ‘Verification Project on Medical and Dental Cooperation Using ICT’

Xenoma, Where Your Everyday Life Becomes Preventive Medicine

The Second Part: Brief Cognitive Function Assessment Scale in Middle Age and Beyond “The MCI Screen (Atama no Kenko Check)”

Interview with Dental Start-up SQRIE - About its Business Prospects

The First Part: Brief Cognitive Function Assessment Scale in Middle Age and Beyond “The MCI Screen (Atama no Kenko Check)”

Interview with Dental Start-up SQRIE - About Social Challenges and Services it Offers

The Second Part: Apps and Wearable Devices in Sleep

The first part: Apps and Wearable Devices in Sleep

The Second Part: Promoting Social Implementation of Genome Medicine with Information Technology, Xcoo

The Scene around CAD / CAM for Digital Dentistry

The First Part: Promoting Social Implementation of Genome Medicine with Information Technology, Xcoo

The Second Part: TechDoctor Moving Toward an Era Where Data Improves “Wellness”

The second part: How Should We View ‘Teledentistry’?

The First Part: TechDoctor Moving Toward an Era Where Data Improves “Wellness”

The first part: How Should We View ‘Teledentistry’?

Can AI Protect Your Teeth?　-Application to X-ray Diagnostic Imaging has Potential for Early Detection

The first part: Digital Technology Alliance Across Borders - Strategies for the Japanese Dental Industry

The second part: Medmain that Creates a World where Necessary Medical Services Can Be Accessed Anywhere, Anytime with AI

FRONTEO Aims to Develop the World's First Linguistic AI Medical Device

“Join”, a Communication App for Medical Professionals that　Enables to Share Medical Images Using Smartphones

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Aevice Health Develops Wearable Stethoscopes for Chronic Respiratory Disease Patients

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Examination and Diagnosis

The First Part: Interview with NTT DATA IOMC, ‘Verification Project on Medical and Dental Cooperation Using ICT’

Xenoma, Where Your Everyday Life Becomes Preventive Medicine

The Second Part: Brief Cognitive Function Assessment Scale in Middle Age and Beyond “The MCI Screen (Atama no Kenko Check)”

Interview with Dental Start-up SQRIE - About its Business Prospects

The First Part: Brief Cognitive Function Assessment Scale in Middle Age and Beyond “The MCI Screen (Atama no Kenko Check)”

Interview with Dental Start-up SQRIE - About Social Challenges and Services it Offers

The Second Part: Apps and Wearable Devices in Sleep

The first part: Apps and Wearable Devices in Sleep

The Second Part: Promoting Social Implementation of Genome Medicine with Information Technology, Xcoo

The Scene around CAD / CAM for Digital Dentistry

The First Part: Promoting Social Implementation of Genome Medicine with Information Technology, Xcoo

The Second Part: TechDoctor Moving Toward an Era Where Data Improves “Wellness”

The second part: How Should We View ‘Teledentistry’?

The First Part: TechDoctor Moving Toward an Era Where Data Improves “Wellness”

The first part: How Should We View ‘Teledentistry’?

Can AI Protect Your Teeth? -Application to X-ray Diagnostic Imaging has Potential for Early Detection

The first part: Digital Technology Alliance Across Borders - Strategies for the Japanese Dental Industry

The second part: Medmain that Creates a World where Necessary Medical Services Can Be Accessed Anywhere, Anytime with AI

FRONTEO Aims to Develop the World's First Linguistic AI Medical Device

“Join”, a Communication App for Medical Professionals that Enables to Share Medical Images Using Smartphones

Digital HealthU.S. eHealth Journal

Most Popular

Online Roundtable Discussion Among Clinical Doctors 【Part 6】

Aevice Health Develops Wearable Stethoscopes for Chronic Respiratory Disease Patients

Alcoholism and the Development of Therapeutic Apps

The First Part: Tapping into the Challenges of Diabetes and Lifestyle Management, Health2Sync

Xenoma, Where Your Everyday Life Becomes Preventive Medicine

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Can AI Protect Your Teeth?　-Application to X-ray Diagnostic Imaging has Potential for Early Detection

“Join”, a Communication App for Medical Professionals that　Enables to Share Medical Images Using Smartphones

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