New ResearchKit app launches to track concussions
The iPhone and Apple Watch app is designed to help those with concussions better track their symptoms during the critical six weeks following their diagnosis.
Survey: Smartphones and apps are changing the way Americans manage their health
Also, almost half (49%) now want their doctors to use data from their fitness tracker and/or from health apps as part of their care.
Pebble Health adds fitness tracking to the popular smartwatch
Previously, the same capability required a third-party app, such as Misfit or Jawbone Up, to get a glimpse of your activity levels on Pebble.
OpenNotes gets $10M to reach 50 million people
The funds were provided by four charitable foundations to expand OpenNotes' reach from its current base of 5 million patients.
Hexoskin raises almost $1M for its smart apparel
The company plans to use the funds to apply for an FDA clearance for a new line of smart clothing products that will be used for medical monitoring.
Chiron Health raises $2.3M seed round, launches an iPhone and iPad app
The company is focused on the technology needs of physician practices to enable telemedicine encounters with their existing patient base.
Berg Insight: Shipments of connected wearables to reach 228M in 2020
Smartwatch sales have picked up considerably during 2015 and shipments are on the track to reach 19.5 million units by the end of the year.
Valencell unveils BioPack to accelerates wearable tech product development
The complete biometric sensor system powered by highly-accurate PerformTek technology for "plug-and-play" integration in wrist and arm wearables.
Solera Health, Blue Mesa to deliver digital diabetes prevention program
Blue Mesa's platform, Transform, uses technology as well as a dedicated health coach and support community to help users reach their personal health goals.
ReliefBand raises $5M for its wearable that treats nausea
The FDA-cleared ReliefBand goes beyond basic monitoring to actually alleviate nausea and vomiting associated with morning and motion sickness.








