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More people experienced high blood pressure in response to the COVID-19 pandemic compared to before, according to new research from chronic care management company Livongo.

Following a study looking into how adults living with Type 2 diabetes use technology to self-monitor lifestyle and health behaviors, researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio found that technology-assisted self-monitoring was safe and effective in generating positive health outcomes.

Also, health tech investments in Dubai and India explored.  

While on average participants lowered their anxiety and depression, a fraction of the original participants filled in the 9-month follow up. 

In a partnership announced this week, IrisVision and Seva Foundation plan to develop new technology to treat vision impairment and prevent blindness in underserved regions of the globe.

Users are also able to access a corresponding app, which can keep track of their coronavirus test results. 

The Amazon Halo app uses five health metrics designed to give users a comprehensive look at their health and wellness, and gives actionable recommendations to make improvements.

The Stasis system tracks six vital signs, and so far has largely been deployed in India.

NurtureVR was designed to be used at home as future moms enter their third trimesters to receive prenatal education, pain and stress management, and postpartum support.

The new expansion is linked to a partnership the digital health company has with Novartis.