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Teladoc sues Texas Medical Board over telemedicine rules

The company has filed an antitrust case to prevent a new rule from taking effect that would restrict the practice of telehealth.
Microsoft Band

Microsoft Health SDK leaves the preview stage

Developers can now create tiles for the Microsoft Band's interface, and send notifications from companion mobile apps a user's wrist.
Nonin Model 3230 Bluetooth Smart wireless finger pulse oximeter

IDEAL Life to integrate Nonin’s finger pulse oximeter into its telehealth platform

The IDEAL Life system remotely monitors the oxygen saturation and other vital signs of chronic illness patients at home, then transmits the data to the clinic.
Babyscripts study

mHealth may be effective in monitoring pregnant women between office visits

Babyscripts' study suggests that mobile technology may help with pregnancy monitoring, as long as patients comply to use the tools provided regularly.
Surgical Theater

UCLA neurosurgeons testing Oculus Rift to step inside patients’ brains

The technology enables surgeons to enter the virtual brain, examine the brain tumor or aneurysm, and plan the surgical strategy and operative steps.
Japan Post Group, IBM and Apple team-up

Japan Post Group, IBM and Apple team-up to mobilize care for the elderly in...

The initiative will deliver iPads with IBM-developed apps and analytics to connect millions of seniors with services, healthcare, community and their families.
Harsh Vathsangam

Interview with Harsh Vathsangam, CEO of Moving Analytics

The company helps hospitals increase enrollment in and revenues from cardiac rehab; it enables hospitals to implement home- and mobile-based programs.
Diandao app

China’s on-demand massage app raises $5M Series A

At the moment, Diandao only has massage therapists in Beijing and Shanghai, and will use the money to expand to other cities and grow its platform.
ResearchKit

Apple ResearchKit apps will require ethics board review

Apps conducting health-related human subject research must secure approval from an independent ethics review board; proof must be provided upon request.
Dental Plans website

DentalPlans launches its first telehealth plan

With :DP HealthNow plan, patients get inexpensive access to some of the best modern healthcare in the form of expert advice and professional services.