Dermatology mHealth app First Derm hits 100K downloads
The application allows patients to receive an opinion on any skin ailment directly from board-certified dermatologists in only 24 hours.
Evidation Health launched as JV between GE Ventures and Stanford Health Care
The company will focus on demonstrating digital health product value with emphasis on outcomes data and new approaches to predictive analytics.
Wellograph watch gets sleep tracking, improved wear detection algorithm
Firmware version 2.0.x adds supports for sleep tracking which will automatically turn on when users are going to bed (while wearing the watch).
Kinsa Groups enables monitoring of illness in US public schools
The feature allows parents to monitor the overall health at their child's school to track and stop the spread of illness at the earliest signs of symptoms.
Elli Health raises $774K for its telehealth service
The company says its approach is better as it removes a need for the user to find a quiet or private space just to chat with their doctor.
Mayo Clinic, Gentag team-up to fight obesity and diabetes
Gentag's wearable patch sensors are the size of a small bandage, and are designed to be painless, wireless and disposable.
Global smart wearable fitness and sports devices market to grow at 25% CAGRs of...
Advances in technology and increasing health concerns have upped the demand for fitness devices, helping consumers track physical activity on a regular basis.
Fitbit confirms the acquisition of FitStar
The fitness band maker hasn't provided any numbers, but TechCrunch's sources believe Fitbit paid anywhere between $25 and $40 million for the privilege.
PQA, AllazoHealth partner over medication adherence metrics
One objective of this research will be to identify ways in which the adherence metrics can be harmonized with other existing metrics.
Rock Health backs Chrono Therapeutics’ smoking cessation wearable
The company makes the SmartStop device which is worn on the arm or body, and used as a drug (nicotine) delivery tool that works with a companion mobile app.









