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









