The life sciences division of Google X now a separate company under Alphabet
The new entity will continue to work with other life sciences companies to move new technologies from early stage R&D to clinical testing.
Modernizing Medicine unveils telemedicine solution
The EHR system for dermatologists will allow physicians to provide treatment, diagnosis and advice for their patients when a virtual visit is appropriate.
Ralph Lauren’s PoloTech smartshirt launching on August 27th
The smartshirt features silver fibers to give the most accurate readings on a number of parameters, including heart rate, steps taken, calories burned and more.
ZocDoc raises $130M for a valuation of $1.8B
The company will use the funds to invest in developing products that sit on top of ZocDoc's core marketplace and extend beyond its scheduling capability.
Yoogaia raises $3M seed to expand its home fitness platform
The company offers live online yoga classes via its web platform, as well as other fitness instruction - charging a monthly subscription fee for its service.
Ground Rounds raises a $55M for its physician-patient matching service
One of the company's services, Grand Rounds Opinions lets patients get a second opinion from some of the top specialists around the country.
Sony’s SmartBand 2 with heart rate monitor officially unveiled
The updated device comes with integrated heart rate monitor; it will start selling in black and white this September for around €119 ($132).
ŌURA smart ring available for pre-order for $199 through Kickstarter
The ring works with a companion app that provides users with actionable recommendations on how they can improve their sleep and adjust daily activities.
Interview with BoardVitals’ co-founder and CEO Dan Lambert
The company helps physicians prepare for medical boards, (re)certification exams, and in-service exams, offering high-yield content in over 30 specialties.
WellDoc, Samsung and OTN launch a pilot for patients with type 2 diabetes
The program will include a minimum of 300 people living with type 2 diabetes who will receive a prescription of BlueStar-S from their healthcare provider.