Smart box for birth control pills Oviary raising funds at Kickstarter
Every time the device is opened, it communicates with the app to record that day's successful administration; Oviary also sends reminders to take the Pill.
FDA to use Google search data to find adverse drug reactions
The deal with Google would allow the agency to look into another set of data, one that doesn't come from specific subsets of the population.
Accolade raises $22.5M for its health engagement platform
The strategic funding was led by a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, the parent company of Independence Blue Cross and McKesson Ventures.
Virtual Clipboard Initiative wants to make patient check-in easier
Collaboration between HIMSS, MGMA, WEDI and Sullivan Institute for Healthcare Innovation is looking to establish standards for mobile apps for patients.
Blueprint Health unveils its 8th class of digital health startups
With 8 new startups enrolled, the accelerator now counts 68 companies with more than 140 entrepreneurs in its alumni community.
Ancestry launches AncestryHealth, says AncestryDNA has surpassed 1M people tested
The first offering is a free service, that allows users to compile their family health history information with the help of their Ancestry family tree.
Lilly Diabetes’ Glucagon app now available for Android
The application is designed as a teaching tool for treatment with Lilly Glucagon for Injection (rDNA origin) during a severe low blood sugar episode.
Gentag, Mayo Clinic, NovioSense and Fraunhofer team-up to lower the cost of diabetes care
The quartet is working towards disrupting diabetes care delivery globally; the on-demand system is mobile-enabled, pain-free and extremely affordable.
Medtep raises $2M to support its international expansion
The company's solution adapts to the specific and temporary conditions of the patient, fostering a behavioral change and improving the treatment compliance.
Misfit Flash Link fitness tracker unveiled with a price tag of $19.99
The company also launched the Misfit Link app that allows users to take a selfie with their phone, control their music, or advance slides in a presentation.