Google dismantling its health division, reconsiders strategy for healthcare
Google Health is no longer just a single team, but a significant company-wide effort that touches many of our products, according to Jeff Dean.
Google reorganizes its health division
The result of the reorganization is a downsized team along with a streamlined focus on clinical and regulatory work rather than consumer-facing offerings.
Google launches the Health Equity Tracker
The tracker currently focuses on data analysis for COVID-19, but in the future it is expected to be able to track additional conditions.
Using AI for tuberculosis screening
Diagnosing TB early is difficult because its symptoms can mimic those of common respiratory diseases.
Google demos an AI-powered dermatology assist tool
It was designed to help users understand what's going on with issues related to the body's largest organ: their skin, hair and nails.
Google launches the new Wear platform in partnership with Samsung
Dubbed the biggest update to Wear ever, it will deliver new consumer experience and provide updates to popular Google apps.
Google unveils new Nest Hub with sleep tracking capability
The feature, called Sleep Sensing, uses Motion Sense to analyze how the person closest to the display is sleeping, based on their movement and breathing.
Google’s new initiative helps get vaccines to more people
The search giant is providing COVID-19 related information and now, it's taking an additional step forward to help people get their vaccine shots.
Google Health Studies launched with the study focused on respiratory illness
With the new app, anyone with an Android phone can take part in health studies by answering survey questions and contributing relevant data.
Google taps AHRQ for a new tool to help patients plan for medical visits
When people use Google to search for a healthcare provider, they will have the option to create their own private visit plan.