An apple (watch diagnosis) a day keeps the doctor away
29 May 2024
A Slovakian startup, Seerlinq, led by Allan Böhm, developed an algorithm that can predict heart failure even weeks in advance based on data from smartwatches. A PPG (Photoplethysmography) sensor, which can detect changes in the volume of blood vessels, is present in most smart devices. Collected data is first separated into relevant pieces and then subjected to diagnosis.
Böhm would like to use the same patent with other diagnoses, like diabetes or depression syndromes. However, getting data directly from watch manufacturers came with the risks of possible misuse. In response, Seerlinq came up with separate device patients can use on their fingers every few days instead. The startup is currently raising €5 million to enter the European market.
 | Tamara Kanuchova Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is home to over 26,000 startups worth a total of €213 billion. Poland, Ukraine, and Estonia are leading players, taking credit for 50% of the CEE startups' worth. As of 2023, the most significant funding was scored by software, security, energy, climate tech, and AI startups. |
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