Research Now findings

Doctors and patients agree that mobile apps are good for our health

The Research Now study among 500 healthcare professionals and 1,000 health app users in the U.S. looked into the use of mobile health apps.
Widerun

Widerun users VR to make indoor cycling more engaging

The company is currently running a Kickstarter campaign that wants to raise $30,000 to help bring the device that connects to VR headsets to market.
Ebola fighting tablet made by Google

Google develops tablet for health workers fighting Ebola in Sierra Leone

The device, which is the Sony Xperia tablet wrapped in a protective casing, can be used with gloves and endure the harsh weather conditions in the area.
MedaCheck tablet

MedaCheck secures $1.1M for its medication reminder tablet

The company makes a dedicated medication reminder tablet for seniors; included out of box is the software that reminds users when to take the next pill.
Gauss Surgical

Gauss Surgical’s Triton Canister app gets the FDA 510(k) clearance

The system can accurately estimate blood loss in blood bearing canisters, giving clinicians a better picture of overall surgical blood loss.
health data sharing

Americans want personal medical data to be shared with their healthcare providers

The survey also revealed that 87% of respondents are overwhelmingly against any fees being charged for the transfer of critical health information.
Omron small fitness tracker

Omron unveils small Alvita Wireless Activity Tracker

The petite device measures less than 1 square inch, sporting a tri-axis technology for accuracy so it can be worn almost anywhere.
Collective Health

Collective Health secures $38M for its employer health insurance service

The round was led by Founders Fund and NEA, with participation from Formation 8, Redpoint Ventures, RRE Ventures, Subtraction Capital, and Rock Health.
Medicine doctor hand working with modern computer interface as medical concept

Akido Labs making a standardized API layer for hospital app developers

The company is working with each individual hospital to build a standardized API layer around each system so developers don't have to.
Atari Fit

Atari Fit now available for iOS and Android devices

Gamifies more than 100 exercises and 30+ workout plans while motivating and players to unlock classic Atari games, and earn Walgreens Balance Rewards points.
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