Atonarp secure $8M to further develop its cancer-detecting spectrometer

Atonarp secures $8M to further develop its cancer-detecting spectrometer

Tokyo-based company made a device that can analyze a user's breath to non-invasively detect early phase cancer; the round was led by Walden Riverwood Ventures.
Chemisense

Chemisense working on a wearable that could prevent asthma attacks

The underlying technology can already detect about a dozen chemicals and compounds, with support for detecting about 19 others coming in the (near?) future.
Shipments of smart wearables to reach 135 million in 2018

Shipments of smart wearables to reach 135 million in 2018

The wrist-worn devices will account for 87% of wearables, comprising 68 million smartwatches and 50 million smart bands with no or very small screen.
UpTop's Move Your App reminds users to get up and move

UpTop’s Move Your App reminds users to get up and move

The application allows users to program alarms to remind them to get up and move as well as designate a specific block of time for activity.
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Figure 1 raises $4 million to boost its medical photo sharing service

The Instagram-style service makes the practice and learning of medicine a more communal experience, attracting the likes of doctors, nurses, and students.
HeiaHeia's CEO Jussi Raisanen

Interview with HeiaHeia’s CEO Jussi Raisanen

The company provides gamified solutions to help people take better care of themselves, by offering an all-in-one workplace wellness tool for the modern employer.
Gmate SMART Blood Glucose Monitoring System

Philosys’ Gmate SMART Blood Glucose Monitoring System gets FDA 510K approval

Gmate SMART meter connects to the headphone jack of an iOS device and with an accompanying mobile app, it delivers accurate and fast blood glucose results.
Apple's store

StartX Med’s Divya Nag joins Apple’s health tech team

Nag has been working on "special projects" at Apple since April, although her involvement as cofounder of StartX Med accelerator will also continue.
Rock Health seed fund unveils its latest startups

Rock Health seed fund unveils its latest startups

The popular seed fund has also announced three new partners, including global healthcare company Abbott, Blue Shield of California, and Deloitte Consulting.
ListRunner

ListRunner wants to eliminate hospital paperwork

This Android and iOS app creates a digital record within the app that can be taken on-the-go and shared on a private network with other doctors.
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