Health First, HealthLoop partner to improve patient experience
HealthLoop will help the health system establish automated communications with patients, starting with surgeons in the Orthopedic Surgery Department.
Fossil Q Motion is fancy sleep and activity tracker
The cylindrical-shaped device is powered by a coin-cell battery that will last for up to six months before it needs to be replaced; it will sell for $95.
Centura Health, MDLIVE launch $49 virtual care service
The partnership makes it easier for people in Colorado and western Kansas to access health care services, either from their homes or while on the go.
Breath sensor could help in early diagnosis and monitoring of diseases
The metal oxide-based nanofiber sensor is designed to detect specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in a human breath.
Wellness Home Care taps Vaporstream for secure mobile messaging
Vaporstream's solution has been built from the ground up to address HIPAA compliance, and enable real-time collaboration between team members.
Medidata, Nestlé team-up over a two-year clinical study in China
The study will look to evaluate the impact of nutrition combined with physical activity on mobility in healthy aging adults with joint discomfort.
Verily working on an mHealth hub device?
The company's Connectivity Bridge will be able to collect data from such devices as blood pressure and glucose monitors, as well as other sensors.
Constant Therapy raises $2M for its brain rehabilitation service
The company has developed solution for treating speech, language and cognitive disorders with science-based digital brain therapy delivered on mobile devices.
UnaliWear raises $3.4M for its Kanega PERS watch
The waterproof device looks like a classical watch, providing discrete support for falls, medication reminders, and a guard against lost-wandering.
Searching for health guidance infographic
While doctors remain the most trusted source on medications, patients increasingly supplement with online search about treatments.