InfoBionic’s MoMe Kardia receives FDA 510(k) clearance
The device acquires and stores ECG and motion data and transmits that data via embedded cellular technology to the cloud-based platform MoMe Software System.
Johnson & Johnson Innovation launches JLINX initiative for European startups
JLINX is designed to accelerate early-stage transformative innovation, including an emphasis on the human microbiome as well as broader life-science research.
Medical wearable maker Quanttus unveils a blood pressure tracking app
Called Q Heart, the application allows users to manually enter blood pressure readings or sync them from Apple's HealthKit, take notes and get trends.
Independence Blue Cross adds telemedicine coverage
There are two different options to choose from: virtual consultations with a local primary care physician, and MDLIVE's telehealth service.
Prenetics raises $10M for its DNA testing service
The company's iGenes product uses a non-invasive swab test to collect DNA from the inside a patient's mouth/cheek and then delivers results through an app.
Mercer, Kurbo Health team-up to reduce childhood obesity
The two parties will provide employers with a proven mHealth coaching and weight loss program created specifically for kids, teens and families.
Design firm Mad*Pow acquires HotSeat app maker
The application is designed to help office workers add short bursts of physical activity into their days, and support each other in doing so.
UCSF Diabetes Center, Yes Health team-up on precision medicine initiative to prevent diabetes
The goal of this precision medicine initiative will be to decipher the individual and integrated contributions of myriad risk factors using data.
Medisafe, Nestlé Health Science to help patients prepare for surgery
Personalized adherence platform will be used to help patients take Nestlé Health Science's IMPACT ADVANCED RECOVERY Specialized Nutrition Drink.
Research: Western Europeans to buy 24.5M connected fitness trackers in 2020
At the moment, 10 percent of Spanish broadband households own a smart watch, followed by 8 percent in the U.K., 7 percent in Germany, and 6 percent in France.