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The company will be integrated into the Roche Sequencing Unit, and will continue to focus on development of their genomic analysis solution.

The smart device with the highest interest -- 44% of current and future caregivers -- is an electronic panic button that can signal an emergency.

The new device is not only thinner and lighter than its predecessor -- but at $74.99, also more affordable; it was designed in collaboration with IDEO.

The company makes an app that lets patients communicate with physicians via SMS; sent messages are responded in 24 hours or within 5 minutes for premium users.

The company's existing investors include WellPoint, Novartis, Dell and Coinstar, with Walter Huff joining in for this latest round.

University of Kansas Medical Center will lend its expertise to companies whose products focus on increasing the accessibility to health care services.

Starting from January 1, 2015, members will be able to access Teladoc's U.S. board-certified, state-licensed physicians from their homes and offices.

At CES, the Japanese company will show the world its concept product called "SmartEyeglass Attach!," which is meant to be attached to sports eyewear pieces.

The center will serve as a base for the development of next-generation products as well as R&D of differentiating technologies on mid- and long-term basis.

The company plans to use the fresh capital to further develop its internet and marketing services, private exchange and customer service capabilities.