Medtronic acquires sensor startup Corventis for $150 million?
Neither company has publicly commented on the deal, but it is expected to be officially announced in the next few weeks.
Adolescents with chronic diseases are better off managing their health with mobile technologies
Teens suffering from chronic diseases often delay in seeking an appointment to report their symptoms. Mobile technology helps them overcome this.
Walnut Hill Medical Center buys Voalte smartphones to better serve patients
The Voalte solution is part of the facility's larger "iHospital Initiative" that aims to increase nurse response time and improve patient care.
Fitnet helps users burn 2 million calories in just 5 months!
Fitnet supports a number of different activities, including yoga, cardio and strength workouts customized by level and preference and trainer feedback.
Propeller Health launches inhaler technique coaching via Google Helpouts
People with any chronic respiratory disease and their family caregivers can get personalized inhaler technique coaching and answers to their questions.
Three separate studies demonstrate accuracy of the AliveCor Heart Monitor
One study shows patients love AliveCor's device with 95% indicating it was easy to use and 95% prefering to continue using it once the study ends.
OwnFone launches world’s first Braille phone that you can actually buy
Currently only available in the UK, the device retails for £60; 3D printing the front and back of the device helped to keep the costs down.
Vanhawks Valour smart bike raising funds at Kickstarter
The bike not only brings GPS directly to the handle bars, but can also track one's riding progress, logging distance traveled, calories burned and duration.
Withings joins AMGA’s Measure Up/Pressure Down national campaign to fight high blood pressure
Over the course of 18 months, 150 patients at four AMGA medical groups will work with the Withings Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor.
Smart cushion makes sure you don’t sit all day long, keeps your stress level...
This cushion can detect even the tiniest body movements, while also being able to record the heart rate, respiratory patterns and even your sitting posture.