mHealth Spot

Researchers at the Ross Eye Institute at the University of Buffalo-SUNY used an iPhone app as an inexpensive tool for imaging the inside of the eye.

The device can detect Radon gas, and other volatile organic compounds that may be present in cabinets, furniture, finishes and paints.

The company is looking to differentiate its offering by building long-lasting relationships with patients, rather than provide them with one-off services.

The company offers two different app plans, Xmetrics Fit with fixed audio feedback for $199 and Xmetrics Pro with customizable audio feedback for $299.

Paving the way for new kind of medical devices, these tiny chips could be planted deep inside the body to monitor illness, deliver therapies and relieve pain.

Promising "the most accurate and powerful sleep tracking solution," this smart headband will (apparently) go beyond what's currently available on the market.

The water-proof device offers some sport-specific data, including the number of waves hit, the top speed achieved, and the time spent riding individual waves.

The application is indicated for use as part of any clinical assessment where concerns for changes in cognitive or psychological status are present.

Each of the 10 startup companies has been offered an initial seed investment of $50,000 and is now participating in the three-month program in Salt Lake City.

Working with an accompanying mobile app, the lightweight device plugs into the smartphone's headphone jack and is instantly ready to use.