MapMyFitness adds activity tracking to its iPhone app
The app got few new capabilities, including all-day activity tracking, added connectivity to third party devices and bigger graphics for big-screen iPhones.
Stanford and VitalMedicals show that Google Glass makes for better surgeons
20 Stanford residents were involved in the test, performing two types of surgeries on dummies, one with the help of Google Glass and one without.
Beyond Verbal announces Wellness API, raises an additional $3.3M
The cloud-based API allows developers of wellness and fitness solutions to create emotionally-aware apps, devices and services.
ChartSpan secures $1 million in seed funding
Led by investor and healthcare leader Don Byrne, the investment will be used to build the engineering, distribution and marketing teams at ChartSpan.
Doctors launch platform to make meaningful use of data from wearable devices
Based on years of clinical research linking activity and health risks, Vivametrica delivers a standardized approach to data collection and management.
This smart stethoscope could eliminate some cardiologist referrals
Eko Core is made to fit between the earpiece and chest piece of a stethoscope, turning pretty much every stethoscope into its smart counterpart.
Medtronic launches SEEQ Wearable Cardiac Monitoring System in the U.S.
The wire-free, adhesive heart monitor device along with remote monitoring center help patients find answers to unexplained cardiac symptoms.
Healthbox unveils announces 8 companies for its accelerator
Healthbox has teamed-up with Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) and five leading hospitals and health systems for its third Chicago accelerator.
Willowglade Technologies launches My Breast Cancer Journey app
The app is made to help those battling breast cancer keep track of their tests, submit information to clinical trials, access medical literature and more.
$50 Misfit Flash sleep and activity monitor announced
Unlike Shine which is made out of aircraft grade aluminum, the Flash is a plastic device that is water-proof up to 30 meters; it will ship will ship in October.









