IBM - Pfizer partnership

IBM, Pfizer team-up to transform Parkinson’s disease care

The two parties will develop an experimental IoT system that uses connected devices to enable remote measurement of health and quality of life in real-time.
EmoWatch

EmoWatch is the first vocal emotion recognition app for Apple Watch

Based on Smartmedical's vocal emotion recognition technology, the app identifies and tracks users' emotions by analyzing multiple vocal properties.
adidas ZONE for IHT Spirit

adidas ZONE for IHT Spirit is an activity tracker with heart rate monitor for...

The device works with the IHT Spirit System to make it easier for teachers to manage an entire class and facilitate one-on-one conversations with students.
Opternative

American Optometric Association: FDA should take action against Opternative

The organization claims that Opternative's smartphone-based eye exams could lead patients to skip eye health exams and endanger their well-being.
Google patent - sketch #1

Google looking to use drones to deliver emergency medical help

This hi-tech system would be more efficient than calling 911, with drone coming to save the day and help people in distress.
inhaler

Cohero Health and Presspart Group launch a connected metered dose inhaler

The device's built-in sensors track the date and time when medication is actuated, which is then stored in onboard memory, and shared via Bluetooth.
HealthMine

Survey: 59% of digital health users have chronic conditions

However, only 7% use a disease management tool, while 50 percent use a fitness/activity tracker device or app.
Whistle

Mars Petcare acquires Whistle, maker of “Fitbit for Dogs”

The connected-collar is often touted as Fitbit for pets, enabling users to track their pets' whereabouts and fitness levels.
Startupbootcamp Berlin

Startupbootcamp launches its first digital health accelerator in Europe

The Berlin-based accelerator will select 10 startups for the 3-month program that includes €15.000, 6 months of free coworking office space, and mentoring.
drchrono

drchrono unveils new API partners: Health Gorilla, Inuvio, Medisafe and Wink Health

The company currently has more than seven hundred developers in its program creating essential apps and solutions for the healthcare industry.
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