Women’s health startups focusing on areas of high unmet need such as menopause, infertility, preventive care and post-partum care will continue to attract investors in 2024. Meanwhile, machine learning and AI, as well as next-generation treatments such as psychedelic therapy, stand to drive advancements in the space.

The FDA cleared Thermo Fisher’s in vitro diagnostic for preeclampsia, the leading cause of pregnancy morbidity and mortality, based on results from the PRAECIS study.

After years of underfunding, stigmatization and lack of research, companies working on products and services that address women’s health care are gaining traction. But the sector also faces unique challenges, such as gaining approval for ads on major social media platforms.

In this month’s Digital Health Roundup, Medtech Insight’s Marion Webb provides highlights from the recent HLTH conference in Las Vegas. Reed Miller and Barnaby Pickering offer an overview of the highly competitive diabetes tech market. We also talk about digital health in Germany and Europe.