AS Health Storylines

New app launched to support self-care of Ankylosing Spondylitis and associated Spondyloarthritis diseases

AS Health Storylines was developed in partnership with the Canadian Spondylitis Association with inputs from patients; it is available for iOS and Android.
grandPad tablet for seniors

Comfort Keepers to offer grandPad tablets to seniors

The tablet provides simple and safe ways to stay connected with family, friends and caregivers; it offers access to games, photo sharing, video chat and more.
Zeel app

Zeel gets $10M for its on-demand massage business

One unique thing about Zeel is that it shows customers know how much of the amount they paid actually goes to the therapist.
diabetes patch

This skin patch can sense glucose levels and deliver a drug as needed

The prototype device is made of graphene studded with gold particles and contains sensors that detect humidity, glucose, pH, and temperature.
LifeBEAM

LifeBEAM gets $16M to launch its Awareable product

The company has already provided technology for pilots and astronauts, as well as consumer brands such as Samsung, Under Armour, and JBL.
Dreamit

Dreamit unveils its Spring 2016 cohort of startups

Accepted companies will begin their immersion at Destination Dreamit, a summit bringing together top VCs, Dreamit alumni, and industry thought leaders.
Cor

Former Apple exec launches Cor, a home blood test device

The device is about the size of an electric toothbrush with disposable cartridges that are used to take the blood and send the data to the cloud-based service.
Verizon store

WebMD’s weight loss program helped 800 Verizon employees lose weight

The pilot was open to Verizon employees who had a BMI over 30 or a blood glucose level above a certain threshold.
Samsung Australia headband

Samsung unveils connected headband prototype to monitor risk for concussions

Called brainBand, the device packs a an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a Bluetooth module, LEDs, and a battery to measure the force of impacts.
Omada Health

Medicare to offer reimbursements for Diabetes Prevention Programs

Based on pilot studies, participants in Omada's DPP lost an average of 5% of their body weight, while 80% attended at least four weekly sessions.