StartUp Health adds 6 new companies
The portfolio companies are solving some of healthcare's most critical problems through new technology and innovative business models.
Low-cost smartphone dongle can test for HIV, syphilis
The portable device attaches to the smartphone's headphone jack, and can return blood test results in about 15 minutes.
BioGram stamps users’ heart rates onto photos
The user's heart rate is recorded from AliveCor's Heart Monitor; and for those without an ECG reader - heart rates can be input manually or from another sensor.
Apple looking for West Coast-based health app sales person
The employment ad asks for an IBM Business Development Executive - Healthcare & Retail who would reside in either Seattle or Los Angeles.
LifeMap, Wildflower Health launch mobile app for expectant mothers
Available as a free download for iOS and Android devices, the Due Date Plus app guides healthier behaviors, financial well-being and access to company benefits.
More than 40 million smartphone owners actively use at least fitness app
Parks Associates expects usage and adoption to increase with the release of new mobile form factors such as the Apple Watch.
Rally Health uses games to help people manage their health
The HIPAA-compliant platform leverages the personal health data, social networking, and gamification to encourage consumers to take control of their health.
Under Armour acquires Endomondo and MyFitnessPal
The company has effectively established the world's largest digital health and fitness community, counting more than 120 million global users.
Guardant Health raises $50M Series C round
The funds will go towards expanding the availability of Guardant360, the biopsy-free cancer test that identifies critical tumor genomic alterations in real-time.
MOTi integrates fitness tracking with guided workouts
From cardio to power workouts, MOTi offers professional training programs that allow user to find the exact programs they need.