mHealth Spot

The company will use the money to launch new products, and add various social elements to its mobile apps to incentivize users' exercise.

The social network is reminding 1.35 billion users that we are all citizens of the world, and that we need to fight big challenges that stand in front of us.

Biosensor manufacturing partner NGK SPARK PLUG led the round, which invested approximately $5 million, and also included current investor Simul Investments.

Sleep Better is operational when the phone is next or under the pillow, relying on the built-in sensors to determine how much the user is tossing and turning.

The solution is made to help women keep pelvic-floor muscles in good shape; it combines an insertable, sensor-packed device and an accompany mobile app.

The idea is to deliver even greater supply chain visibility for healthcare providers and suppliers at a time when healthcare is facing increased regulation.

The collaboration will include UC San Francisco, Partners HealthCare, Duke University, UC Davis and University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Some of the use cases include patient admissions, staff accountability, secure image sending and file attachments, real-time consultations, and more.

The toothbrush relies on a 3-axis accelerometer and on-board microcontroller to keep up with user's oral activities and send the information to the app.

The plan is that doctors share critical medical information with the hospital's staff while responding to 911 calls related to potential stroke victims.