Interview with Pear Therapeutics’ founder and CEO – Corey McCann MD, PhD
The company has offices in Boston and San Francisco, and is developing drug/software combination products to address a broad range of severe conditions.
Doximity makes it easy for hospitals to accept job applications
With Apply Using Doximity, US physicians can quickly submit their verified online profile as a curriculum vitae (CV) for an open job opportunity.
Independence Blue Cross, TowerView partner to improve medication adherence
The pilot program aims to help chronically ill people with multiple prescriptions take the right medication at the right time each day.
GreatCall adds automatic fall detection to its service
When GreatCall's device detects a fall, an audible prompt notifies the user that a call will be made to 5Star urgent response agents.
University of Washington unveils an app that detects sleep apnea
Instead of using expensive equipment, ApneaApp relies on inaudible sound waves emanating from the phone's speakers to track breathing patterns.
Google Now gets 70 new cards, few dealing with health
New Google Now health cards include Adidas, Azumio, Glow, HealthifyMe, Jawbone, komoot, Lifesum, RunKeeper, Runtastic, Sleep as Android, Strava, and Walgreens.
Validic secures $12.5M for its health data integration platform
The company enables its clients to easily integrate data captured by over 175 different fitness and clinical devices into their health IT systems.
Samsung, Mybitat to make it easier for the elderly to remain in their own...
The two companies plan to deliver solutions aimed at transforming a home habitat and tailoring it for aging baby boomers or their independent parents.
InteraXon raises $11M for its smart brainwave sensor
The Toronto-based company makes a device called Muse which helps users train their brains; it can monitor the brain's activity and provide feedback.
Ochsner piloting Apple Watch to manage chronic diseases
Apple's wearable is used to support Ochsner's Hypertension Digital Medicine Pilot Program which tracks patients struggling to control their blood pressure.