WebMD iPhone app

WebMD acquires patient simulation experts TheraSim

The acquisition will allow WebMD to further evolve and enhance the Medscape experience for health care professionals participating in continuing education.
TIMEX IRONMAN ONE GPS+

Timex launches its very first smart watch

Developed in close collaboration with Qualcomm and AT&T, the TIMEX IRONMAN ONE GPS+ offers consumers stand-alone wireless connectivity without a phone.
Athelas Blood Imager is affordable, smartphone-based malaria test

Athelas Blood Imager is affordable, smartphone-based malaria test

A malaria test that requires no expertise, takes a few seconds, and costs next to nothing; all on a smartphone - holding potential to save thousands of lives.
Dr. Kyra Bobinet

GenerationOne engages Dr. Kyra Bobinet to help it launch program for diabetes

Dr. Bobinet co-teaches courses on patient engagement and empowerment, as well as health design at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
HumanaVitality app

Wellness and rewards program HumanaVitality launches mobile apps for iOS, Android

The app offers custom dashboard that allows members with employer-sponsored insurance plans to create and track personal wellness goals and milestones.
Ringadoc

Practice Fusion eyes the telemedicine market with Ringadoc acquisition

This acquisition gives Practice Fusion a springboard for entry into the telemedicine market, an industry expected to swell to $4.5 billion in 2018.
Higi, Stayhealthy merge to create the largest connected retail health kiosk network

Higi, Stayhealthy merge to create the largest connected retail health kiosk network

The combined business will operate as Higi, and have a nationwide footprint of over 6,000 kiosks and eventually hit the 10,000 mark by 2015.
DuoFertility

Cambridge Temperature Concepts secures $4.38 million to add smartphone connectivity to its fertility tracker...

The company will use the funds to expand sales in the US and develop the next version of the DuoFertility tracker, that will include smartphone connectivity.
Accenture, Philips team-up over a concept app that allows ALS patients to control things around home with brain, voice and eye commands

Accenture, Philips team-up over a concept app that allows ALS patients to control things...

Special software connects Emotiv Insight Brainware to wearable display that allows wearers to command Philips Hue lighting, SmartTV and Lifeline products.
Eyenaemia app

A couple of Australian med students invents an app that screens for anaemia

The screening process using the Eyenaemia app is as easy as taking a selfie; it analyzes the conjunctiva and spits its prediction in just a few seconds.
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