First Derm app

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

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

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 thermometer

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

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.
Gentag patch

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.
wearables

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 acquires FitStar

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.
Allazo Health

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.
SmartStop

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.