LinkedIn for doctors Doximity raises $54 million in Series C round
With over 1 in 3 US doctors as members, Doximity has more than tripled its user base since its last funding round in September 2012.
Sickweather updates its iPhone, Foursquare for sickness gets new features
The latest version of the app adds an element of crowd-sourcing, allowing users to report illnesses directly and anonymously to the Sickweather map.
Nike to shift focus on software, extend its partnership with Apple over mobile fitness/health...
According to the company's President and CEO Mike Parker, we'll see Nike extending its partnerships with other companies, including Apple.
19% of Americans to own a wearable tech device by 2015
Unsurprisingly, over 30% of respondents aged 18 to 34 already have a wearable technology product or plan to get one within the next 12 months.
Weight Watchers acquires fitness technology company Wello
Wello operates a web-based platform that wants to change the way people connect with fitness professionals and allows them to work out where and when they want.
Sleep improvement program maker Big Health raises $3.3 million in Series A round
Using data collected from personal devices like the Jawbone UP, these programs are tailored to each individual user to provide optimized help at the right time.
Advanced automatic fall detection system Wellcore starts shipping
Designed for seniors who want to live more independent lives, the Mobile Personal Emergency Response System will work both inside and outside of the home.
Global patient monitoring devices market to be worth $22.2 billion by 2018
The growth of the remote patient monitoring (RPM) devices segment will be driven by government regulations to control the rising healthcare costs.
National Institutes of Health looking to fund mHealth tools
The number of awards is contingent on NIH appropriations and the number of "meritorious" applications; the maximum project period is five years.
Connected electric toothbrush Kolibree raising funds at Kickstarter
The device combines the advanced sensor technology to detect movements and educate users to better brush their teeth, and motivate them to do that properly.









