DrinkMate is a tiny plug-in breathalyzer for Android phone

DrinkMate is a tiny plug-in breathalyzer for Android phone

The device is looking to raise $40,000 at Kickstarter where a single unit starts at $25; it has been tested with many of the world's most popular smartphones.
An app that can tell if withdrawal tremors are real or not

An app that can tell if withdrawal tremors are real or not

An emergency room doctor in Toronto working on a mobile app that can detect whether a patient is faking the hand tremors to get a prescription for sedatives.
Health Wildcatters 2014

Health Wildcatters unveils its 2014 class

Dallas-based accelerator's 2014 class consists of 12 innovative startups that span from pharma and medical devices to software and mobile apps.
Grants4Apps

Bayer HealthCare turns its Grants4Apps program into an accelerator

Five selected startups will participate in the 3.5 month long program, each receiving €50,000 as financial support, mentor support and free office space.
Josh Angeles

DoctorBase scoops up Josh Angeles from ZocDoc

Former ZocDoc's Sales Manager is now Vice President of Sales at DoctorBase, marking the first time the company has created a sales management position.
Fitbit

Parks Associates: Fitbit holds nearly 40% of the fitness tracker market

"Slightly more than 6% of U.S. broadband households have a digital pedometer or fitness tracker, so this market is still in the early stages of adoption."
BiliCam

New mobile app that can detect newborn jaundice in minutes

Developed by University of Washington engineers and physicians, BiliCam would be cheaper and more accessible option than existing reliable screening methods.
HealthKit

HealthKit app developers won’t be able to sell health data

The announcement comes only days before the new iPhones are announced, and it's a huge win for consumers, according to health data privacy advocates.
HealthPatchMD

Vital Connect HealthPatch MD biosensor gets FDA clearance for home monitoring

The device weighs only 10 grams and is only 6 mm thick, making it comfortable for patients and less obtrusive than conventional monitoring equipment.
Jolt sensor is made to detect concussions

Jolt sensor is made to detect concussions

This small, mobile-connected wearable sensor allows parents and coaches to track and evaluate their children's head impacts in real-time.