AliveCor’s 6-lead ECG reader coming soon
More leads mean increased accuracy, which could potentially mean more lives saved.
Apple Watch Series 4 has larger display, ECG, fall detection and more
The new wearable further cements the iPhone maker's dominance in the smart wearables space.
Welltok acquires interactive messaging company Wellpass
Formerly called Voxiva, Wellpass is best known as the creator of text-based programs such as Text4Baby, Text2Quit and Care4Life.
Cigna Ventures launches with $250M to invest in digital health startups
The new VC arm builds on the company's existing venture activity, including collaboration with five venture capital partners.
Nuance, Epic team-up on AI-enabled voice assisted technology
The two companies showcased how ambient clinical documentation can make AI-powered virtual assistant capabilities widely available through Epic apps.
AliveCor’s bloodless hyperkalemia test scores the “Breakthrough Device” designation from the FDA
This means that the agency will consider AliveCor's technology on an accelerated clearance track.
Opternative launches mobile-only vision test
The web-based, voice-activated vision test allows users to renew their prescription online using only a mobile device, even if their prescription has changed.
Dreamit HealthTech’s new cohort includes 7 startups
The following companies have been accepted to the program: Agathos, Asserta Health, CareAdvisors, ImageMover, iQuartic, Mymee and Sana.
NeuroMetrix unveils Quell 2.0, its next-gen wearable pain relief device
The new device is smarter, 20% more powerful and 50% smaller; also, the companion app has been revamped from the ground up.
IDC: Worldwide wearables up 5.5% due to gains in emerging markets
Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan), Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa and Latin America grew 14% YoY as basic wristbands are still in high demand.