Duke, Philips to pilot remote monitoring of premature infants with feeding tube sensor
The study will use Philips' InnerSense device, a feeding tube that also works as a core temperature sensor, to monitor the infants for signs of hypothermia.
VA turning to mHealth to improve care for veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs has been using pilots as part of its development strategy for VA mHealth apps since 2011.
Ginger.io testing its technology with leading U.S. healthcare institutions
The collaboration will include UC San Francisco, Partners HealthCare, Duke University, UC Davis and University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Texas hospital using Google Glass to improve treatment of stroke victims
The plan is that doctors share critical medical information with the hospital's staff while responding to 911 calls related to potential stroke victims.
SelfEcho launches pilot study of it new mental healthcare mobile platform
Mental health clinicians have the opportunity to preview a new mobile platform that provides them with patient data between therapy visits to improve care.
Turkish mobile operator Turkcell successfully trials wireless glucose meter device
The study involved some 200 people with diabetes all of whom followed their regular drug regimen; half of the participants used the Healthmeter device.
HealthKit medical trials to launch at Stanford University Hospital and Duke University
Two prominent U.S. hospitals are preparing to launch pilots with diabetics and chronic disease patients using Apple's health platform.
Scripps launches a pilot program of AirStrip ONE
The 60-day pilot is expected to end in early October, and once it's completed, Scripps physicians will consider broadening the use of AirStrip ONE.
Healthfirst identifies viable way to engage Medicaid members with mobile messaging
The not-for-profit managed care organization has teamed-up with HealthCrowd to show that mobile messaging is a viable HEDIS outreach channel.
Vision screening app proves as a viable tool for pediatricians
The GoCheck Kids application screens a young child's eyesight using the built-in camera to assess vision for refractive risk factors for amblyopia.