Zest Health

Zest Health app gets MYidealDOCTOR-powered telehealth services

As part of the deal, Zest Health members will get 24/7 access to consultations with MYidealDOCTOR's network of 1,200 U.S. licensed physicians.
nurse with phone

95% of nurses own a smartphone, and 88% use smartphone apps at work

Bedside access to drug interactions and clinical data dominates nurse smartphone use with 73% looking up drug information on a mobile device.
Invisible Trial System

St. Jude Medical receives CE mark for its wireless neuromodulation trial system

The new Invisible Trial System is designed to help chronic pain patients better assess the effect of spinal cord stimulation therapy prior to permanent implant.
Fitocracy app

Fitocracy, FocusMotion team-up over new fitness tracking app for Pebble smartwatch owners

Using algorithmic technology, FocusMotion powers Fitocracy beta app for Pebble users, providing first-ever enhanced exercise tracking.
Apple WatchOS 2.0

Apple announces new health features for Apple Watch, HealthKit

With the upcoming iOS 9 update, the iPhone's Health app will finally be able to track a woman's period; Siri will get the ability to start/stop a workout.
judge hammer

American Well sues Teladoc over patent infringement

American Well accuses its rival of deploying an online telehealth platform that allegedly mirrors what Boston-based American Well deploys.
Stat Health app

Teladoc acquires smaller rival Stat Health

Stat Health offers round the clock access to board-certified, practicing ER physicians through a smartphone app, web portal, or phone call.
Lyra Health

Former Facebook CFO launches Lyra Health to help people with mental health issues

The behavioral health technology startup will match those with conditions like depression, anxiety or substance abuse with the right treatment.
Samsung WellDoc

Samsung developing digital health platform for Chinese health insurer

The two parties will combine the payor's health services with Samsung's smartphones, smart watches and the S Health app to create a new offering for users.
Tourists wearing masks to prevent themselves from contracting Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) arrive at the Incheon International Airport in Incheon

South Korea to track mobile phones to prevent MERS spread

As of Sunday, over 2,300 people in the country were under quarantine, some in health care facilities but most at home.
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