World’s first wearable stamina sensor to debut at CES
GoMore helps athletes understand how much stamina is being consumed, when their bodies are fatiguing, and when to change the intensity of their workout.
VA looking to expand telehealth in 2015
Targeted expansion in 2015 includes tele-audiology, primary care, women's health, intensive care unit telehealth and clinical video telehealth into homes.
Bam Labs raises $3.5M for its sleep monitoring tech
The company makes a "smart bed" system which includes a touch-free sensor that measures heart and respiration rate, motion and bed-presence.
Ginger.io secures $20M Series B from Kaiser Permanente Ventures
This latest funding will help get the two companies closer together, while ensuring that Ginger.io gets more widely used in hospitals.
Stethee smart stethoscope raising funds at Kickstarter
The device promises to deliver a deep, rich clarity of sound with active filtering and equalization direct to the paired Bluetooth headset.
LifeWatch’s Vital Signs Patch gets FDA 510(k) clearance
Once the device is activated and connected with the supporting system, it provides automation and alerts of key vital signs via continuous wireless monitoring.
Stridalyzer smart insole is made to prevents knee injuries
Packed with sensors, the device collects all sorts of information about one's gait, steps, and the overall walking and running form of an individual.
Runkeeper for Android 5.1 adds support for phone-free GPS
The popular fitness tracking app also got support for headphone heart rate monitoring when connected to the SMS Audio BioSport Headphones.
Blood sugar tracking coming back to the Health app with iOS 8.2
The capability was removed in October because it offered only one unit of measurement - mg/dL, which is used in the U.S. and not in Europe.
How to engage patients in healthcare portals
If those Americans who don't use portals had online access to their medical records, 57% would be more interested and proactive in their personal healthcare.