UCSF scores a $9.75M NIH contract for its digital health research platform
Called Health ePeople, the platform will be used to access a large group of volunteers to collect their health data through mobile and wireless technologies.
University of Michigan to pilot home blood pressure monitoring system
The 25-person study will look at the effects of pharmacist-led home blood pressure monitoring and medication reminders on people with hypertension.
Boston Children’s launches ResearchKit study on hepatitis C
Called C Tracker, the study will give researchers insight into patients' daily activity, monitor symptoms and assess the efficacy of treatments.
Researchers find a new way to make flexible electronic skin patches
The cut and paste process allows for bringing various components together using stretchable metal and conductive polymer ribbons faster than ever before.
Yale School of Medicine launches a ResearchKit app
Yale Cardiomyopathy Index clinical study launching to better understand quality of life for people ages two to 80 who have or may develop a cardiomyopathy.
FTC fines app maker for deceptive claims
Carrot Neurotechnology has been charged for deceptively claiming their app, called UltimEyes, was scientifically proven to improve the user's eye sight.
Massachusetts General Hospital researchers develop low-cost device to diagnose cancer
The D3 system consists of a small device that attaches to the smartphone's camera to convert it into a microscope which can analyze a sample of a few cells.
Philips, Radboudumc and Salesforce unveil diabetes prototype app
The system is said to be the first to collect and connect data from electronic medical records, multiple personal health devices and patient self-reported data.
FDA clears LifeWatch’s ACT software on Android
This clearance is part of the company's plan to introduce a universal gateway, which will also run on Android and is currently under development.
New York Digital Health Accelerator unveils its 2015 class
The four-month long program will provide companies with mentorship, access to a leadership program, as well as $100,000 in up-front funding.








