Community Health Systems launches telehealth service with help of American Well
Called VirtualHealth Now, the service will provide patients with a more convenient way to access primary urgent care services after hours and on weekends.
MD Anderson Cancer Center launches the Apple Watch pilot
An Apple Watch app called emPower will enable users to answer multiple-choice questions about their mood, symptoms, possible treatment side effects and more.
Inner ear problems detection with an iPhone and bucket
An iPhone stuck to the bottom of a plastic bucket is all it takes to cost effectively diagnose vestibular conditions in children.
Researchers score $6M for technology that helps children with asthma
The four-year grant is part of a national $144 million initiative called Pediatric Research using Integrated Sensor Monitoring Systems or PRISMS.
HTC, Under Armour working on a connected scale called UA Scale?
According to some documents posted on Bluetooth.org, we may see the UA Scale launching at some point in the future, perhaps at the upcoming CES in Las Vegas.
Japan’s Keio University, COPD Foundation launch ResearchKit studies
The former is looking to use data for the early detection of arrhythmia and cerebral infarction, while the latter aims to collect data from people with COPD.
Propeller Health to create custom sensor for GSK’s Ellipta inhaler
GSK will use the sensor in the studies to automatically collect and record data on the inhaler's usage, and wirelessly transmit the data collected.
Canada’s telco launches mental health coaching app for young people
Called thinkFull, the application is designed to help adolescents and young adults better track and develop coping strategies for their stress.
Microsoft revamps its navigation headphones for the visually impaired
The device, which provides audio prompts and directional clues with a help of a Bluetooth-connected smartphone, has been redesigned to sit over the ears.
Researchers using Microsoft Kinect to create better x-rays
Combining the technology of Microsoft Kinect with proprietary software, researchers are looking to address common problems that affect imaging results.