Rice engineers develop mobile system to capture images inside the eye
The patient-operated, portable device called mobileVision can be paired with a smartphone to give clinicians finely detailed images of the macula.
Phoenix Children’s Hospital gets $200K to put tablets in patient rooms
The James M. Cox Foundation provided the money for digitizing the hospital's Journey Boards and delivering them through 200 tablets installed in patient rooms.
UK’s NHS launches library of government-approved mHealth apps
Right now, the library counts just five apps dealing with mental health but chances are the number (and scope) will grow in the months to come.
Partners Healthcare receives $468K grant to boost use of personal health trackers
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation provided the money for the development of a novel Engagement Engine to support the sustained use of health and activity trackers.
The state of the connected patient in 2015
The survey of 1,700+ Americans who have health insurance examines they currently connect with their providers and their technology requests for the future.
Arkansas rejects the telemedicine bill
The bill would allow video-based services using doctors licensed and living in the state; opponents said residents deserve face-to-face medical care.
This smartphone connected bionic arm costs less than $300
Beyond mobile connectivity, the smartphone is also used for its processing power and sensors, which combined with 3D printing, brought the price down to $300.
Nightingale launches support platform for autism therapy
The Y Combinator and StartX alum is working to improve the quality of autism therapy, relying on modern smartphones, rather than a clipboard and Excel.
Seniors Wireless unveils telehealth service – teleMED
The service provides seniors with 365/24/7, unlimited, direct access to board-certified doctors via phone or video for $30 a month.
Pear Therapeutics raises money from 5AM Ventures
The company makes prescription pharmaceutical-software combination products called eFormulations, which enhance the efficacy of pharmaceutical preparations.