Diandao app

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.
ResearchKit

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.
ApneaApp

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.
MyVisionTrack

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 app

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.
Backup Memory by Samsung

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

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

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.
Volari COPD app

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

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.