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.
Fitbit, Element Hotels team-up to encourage people to walk more
The Walk the World with Element Hotels, Powered by Fitbit campaign encourages travelers across the globe to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Rock Health: Digital health investments reached $3.3B in 2015
At $15.8 million, the average deal size is the largest yet, although deal count is down 9% compared to last year (when looking at US deals over $2M).
Survey: Only 18% of Americans use mHealth apps
Consumers with diabetes and pre-diabetes are more engaged to manage their health, with 45% of them using mobile devices or apps to track their disease.
Dallas-based hospital launches asthma tracking app
Called My Asthma Pal, the application runs of iOS and Android devices, providing children and their parents with a mobile tool to track and manage asthma.
TruPosture smart shirt helps reduce lower back pain
Now live on Indiegogo - the lightweight, sensorÂembedded undershirt is self-contained, but can also sync with the custom TruPosture mobile tracking app.
StartUp Health: Startups have raised $1.85 billion in Q3 2015
A total of $4.7 billion has been raised from the start of the year; in comparison, Q3 2014 saw companies raising a comparable sum of $1.89 billion.
BioDigital API offers 3D human body models to developers
Developers can now use BioDigital's virtual human body, comprising 7,000 objects modeled by hand, and integrate its features into their apps and services.
Social network for doctors SERMO comes to Mexico, Spain
SERMO has added translation feature to its website and mobile app to allow Spanish-speaking doctors to engage in every conversation happening on the network.








