Japan’s Keio University, COPD Foundation launch ResearchKit studies
The former is looking to use data for the early detection of arrhythmia and cerebral infarction, while the latter aims to collect data from people with COPD.
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Propeller Health to create custom sensor for GSK’s Ellipta inhaler
GSK will use the sensor in the studies to automatically collect and record data on the inhaler's usage, and wirelessly transmit the data collected.
Mobile tech can help cut readmissions for COPD patients
Hospital readmission is typically very high for COPD patients, with about 20% of them getting readmitted within 30 days due to complications.
Novu, MHS team-up on digital health platform trial for COPD patients
The program will help patients complete pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) exercises at home; PR is considered an essential component of COPD care.
FDA clears Propeller’s platform in association with Boehringer Ingelheim’s an GSK’s inhalers
FDA-approved marketing claims of improved adherence and reduction in exacerbations address key unmet needs in respiratory health.
AstraZeneca to offer Adherium’s smart inhalers to asthma and COPD patients
With Adherium's smartphone-connected device, the medication adherence increases by up to 59% in adults and 180% in children with asthma.
Cohero Health’s smart spirometer clears the FDA
The Bluetooth-enabled, smartphone-connected device measures critical lung function with comparable accuracy to clinical-grade spirometers.
Boehringer Ingelheim, Sutter Health team-up to improve patient care
The two parties will start with focus on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to make it easier for doctors and patients to work together.
CareMore, STSI and Sentrian launch COPD clinical trial
The study's objective is to determine whether Sentrian's technology can detect patient deterioration in advance of an acute event.
Novartis’ Volari COPD app launching in non-US markets this year
The application includes education, monitoring tools and gamification components to keep patients engaged and improve the patient-physician dialogue.