eClinicalWorks’ healow now integrates data from wearable devices
Data from these devices will integrate into a consumer's personal health record via healow.com and healow mobile app, and be available to a care provider.
DVMC deploys Leaf Patient Monitoring System
The Victorville, California-based hospital is deploying Leaf Patient in its emergency department to help clinicians prevent hospital acquired pressure ulcers.
Global revenues from fitness trackers to exceed $5 bln by 2019
Adoption of connected health devices increased from 24% of U.S. broadband households at the beginning of 2013 to nearly 30% by the end of 2014.
Fitbit Surge gets bike-tracking features
The new capability adds real-time bike stats, bike exercise summaries both on the app and web dashboard, along with the ability to see historical progress.
Google patents a cancer-fighting wearable device
The filing describes a wrist-worn device that can automatically modify or destroy one or more targets in the blood that have an adverse health effect.
Omron unveils small Alvita Wireless Activity Tracker
The petite device measures less than 1 square inch, sporting a tri-axis technology for accuracy so it can be worn almost anywhere.
Homeland Security looking for wearable startups for first responders
The Department has tapped two accelerators, Dallas-based Tech Wildcatters and Chicago-based TechNexus, for the new incubator program called Emerge.
Nike+ app gains support for third-party fitness bands
The sports giant is allowing other wearable devices to join the party, including fitness equipment from Garmin, TomTom, Wahoo Fitness and Netpulse.
Wellograph watch gets sleep tracking, improved wear detection algorithm
Firmware version 2.0.x adds supports for sleep tracking which will automatically turn on when users are going to bed (while wearing the watch).
Mayo Clinic, Gentag team-up to fight obesity and diabetes
Gentag's wearable patch sensors are the size of a small bandage, and are designed to be painless, wireless and disposable.