Singapore medtech company launches portable genetic test for COVID-19
Using a nasal swab or saliva specimen, this portable genetic test uses biotechnology to determine in minutes, anywhere, if a person has COVID-19 or not.
Northwell Direct, Conversa offer a COVID-19 screening tool for New York schools and employers
With the COVID-19 HealthCheck, employees use a simple conversational chat to check for exposure to the coronavirus and get a digital "badge" when cleared.
IDC: Shipments of wearable devices go reach 125M units in Q3 2020
The surge was driven by seasonality, new product launches, and the global pandemic...
Google taps AHRQ for a new tool to help patients plan for medical visits
When people use Google to search for a healthcare provider, they will have the option to create their own private visit plan.
Kheiron’s breast screening AI Mia could help radiologists detect the breast cancer
The results on 40,000+ mammograms showed that if Mia is introduced, the overall double reading recall rate is 4-5% and the cancer detection rate is 8.4 per 1000.
UCB taps Medisafe in development of digital companion for patient engagement
Digital companions are available for patients currently taking a UCB epilepsy therapy to manage this chronic condition through Medisafe's patient platform.
VitalConnect launches VitalPatch RTM, an extended holter tech for cardiac monitoring
In combination with a newly opened independent diagnostic testing facility, VitalConnect is advancing how patients are monitored for cardiac arrhythmias.
Bayer initiates new G4A Digital Health Partnerships Program
The focus is on fostering development of integrated healthcare solutions in fields of cardiometabolic and renal diseases, oncology, and women's health.
Pear Therapeutics launches Somryst for chronic insomnia
Somryst is the only FDA-authorized prescription digital therapeutic for the treatment of chronic insomnia.
Google adds new health metrics to its Fit mobile apps
One of the updated features is meant to help you sleep better by allowing you to connect to sleep tracking devices and apps.









