Google Fit partners

Google Fit adds new features, new partners

Among other things, the platform got nutrition data from LifeSum, Lose It!, and MyFitnessPal; and sleep activity from Basis Peak and Sleep as Android.
SERMO Canada

Social network for doctors SERMO comes to Canada

SERMO doctors gather in this unique online meeting place that facilitates authentic discussions, virtual learning and medical crowdsourcing.
fitness brands

Samsung ranks highest in J.D. Power’s fitness band report

The Korean company's products perform particularly well in styling and appearance, variety of features, battery life and durability.
health self monitoring

21 million people used smartphones for health self-monitoring in 2013

Around 17 million (81%) of these individuals lived in the U.S., while the remaining 4 million (19%) lived in other countries, according to BCC Research.
Dr Patrick Soon-Shiong

Allscripts invest $200M in NantHealth for a 10% stake

At the same time, NantCapital - which is the personal investment vehicle of NantHealth's founder - has made a $100 million investment into Allscripts.
Smartspot

Smartspot raises $1.85M for its virtual gym platform

The setup involves a Kinect camera connected to a flat-panel screen, to monitor and analyze a person's workout and weight-lifting.
Numera service

Nortek Security & Control acquires health tech from Numera

Based in Seattle, Numera offers Numera Libris, an mPERS solution that integrates safety and health monitoring capabilities in one easy-to-use mobile device.
Novartis Apple Watch app

Novartis launches smart watch apps for visually impaired people

ViaOpta Nav and ViaOpta Daily help visually impaired people walk to a nearby cafe, go to the pharmacy, and pick up their grandchildren at the kindergarten.
Aclima

Stealthy startup Aclima makes environmental quality visible through sensor networks

The company designs and deploys environmental sensor networks as well as a software platform for measuring and understanding environmental quality in real-time.
Avhana Health

Avhana Health raises $750K in seed capital

The company is building a system to provide doctors with digital checklists that integrate patient information with Electronic Medical Records.
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