In Germany, an estimated 220,000 to 250,000 people are currently suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS). Temedica With its new app Brisa, the company aims to help MS patients track their individual disease progression, regardless of therapy. The Munich-based startup has partnered with Roche Pharma for its latest development. Carola Bruns, Medical Lead Neuroscience at Roche Pharma, says about this cooperation:
"Digital technologies enable us to accelerate medical progress and jointly establish healthcare that focuses even more on the individual needs of patients. We are delighted to now have another innovative partner in Temedica. We are convinced that together and in cooperation with patients, physicians, and scientists, we will make a valuable contribution to further deepening our understanding of MS and further improving the quality of life of MS patients."
Advance research into the disease
Gloria Seibert, founder and CEO of Temedica, says:
"In keeping with our company vision of 'Crafting the future of personal health,' the patient and their individual needs are always at the center of our digital patient companion design. Together with Roche, we want to improve the quality of life of people with MS and advance research into the disease. Therefore, we design access and patient guidance to be as intuitive as possible so that users enjoy using our apps regularly and receive real long-term added value. Brisa has the potential to reach a large number of people with MS and provide them with personalized support in their daily lives."
Goal: Improve quality of life
Brisa's features include symptom tracking, individual recording of health data such as activity level, sleep patterns, eating habits, and fluid intake, and personalized therapy support with individual recommendations based on the analysis of the recorded data. Gloria Seibert continues:
"Temedica, in cooperation with Roche, has developed Brisa to empower MS patients to take control of their own health and manage it through continuous information and support. The app combines scientific expertise and digital technology and is a unique tool for people with MS, helping them improve their quality of life."
