China’s on-demand massage app raises $5M Series A
At the moment, Diandao only has massage therapists in Beijing and Shanghai, and will use the money to expand to other cities and grow its platform.
Apple ResearchKit apps will require ethics board review
Apps conducting health-related human subject research must secure approval from an independent ethics review board; proof must be provided upon request.
University of Washington unveils an app that detects sleep apnea
Instead of using expensive equipment, ApneaApp relies on inaudible sound waves emanating from the phone's speakers to track breathing patterns.
A new service tracks the progression of vision damaging diseases
The mVT Service, which is available only by prescription, works with a companion app that can be used on any Apple smartphone or tablet.
Tensio makes blood pressure management easier for iPhone, Apple Watch users
The application integrates Apple HealthKit data from users' monitoring devices and then applies medical intelligence to generate individual notifications.
Samsung’s Backup Memory app helps Alzheimer’s patients identify people
Developed with the help of 3SG BBDO and Tunisian Alzheimer's Association, the app works as a memory stimulator for those exhibiting early signs of Alzheimer's.
Glow app gets support for male fertility
The new product gives men the opportunity to better understand their reproductive health and gain insights into how they can increase their fertility.
HelpMeSee’s mobile app shows promise in eliminating cataract blindness
The GIS-GPS app allows community health workers to locate patients, map the incidence of cataract blindness, and connect with specialists who can provide care.
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.
One Drop diabetes app gives meaningful context to numbers
Available as a free download, the application enables users to easily log the core behavioral and biometric components of diabetes in one place.









