BioTelemetry to acquire VirtualScopics for $15.5M
VirtualScopics provides clinical trial imaging solutions, with reported revenue of $12.7 million for 2015.
Emulate gets $28M for its Organs-on-Chips technology
The company will use the funds to brings its Human Emulation System in the hands of researchers and product developers.
Virgin Pulse launches and Apple Watch app
The app encourages users to monitor and take action on their personal health habits by exercising and sleeping more, and take better care of their diet.
Study: Wearables may not be the best way to track calories
Researchers have found that many leading fitness trackers have a margin of error of about 200 calories per day in either direction.
Adaptive Technologies gets significant investment from Queen City Angels
The company will use the funds to grow its MobileFit platform that improves a fitness facility's member acquisition, engagement and retention.
Honor adds cancer care to its caregiver services program
The company's will license American Cancer Society's care guidance so that its Care Pros can give specialized care to clients diagnosed with cancer.
New app launched to support self-care of Ankylosing Spondylitis and associated Spondyloarthritis diseases
AS Health Storylines was developed in partnership with the Canadian Spondylitis Association with inputs from patients; it is available for iOS and Android.
Comfort Keepers to offer grandPad tablets to seniors
The tablet provides simple and safe ways to stay connected with family, friends and caregivers; it offers access to games, photo sharing, video chat and more.
Zeel gets $10M for its on-demand massage business
One unique thing about Zeel is that it shows customers know how much of the amount they paid actually goes to the therapist.
This skin patch can sense glucose levels and deliver a drug as needed
The prototype device is made of graphene studded with gold particles and contains sensors that detect humidity, glucose, pH, and temperature.