Ancestry to lay off 6% of its staff
Sales of consumer DNA tests are down, and privacy is likely a major factor.
LetsGetChecked gets a mobile app
The app allows users to buy the widest range of health tests on the market, as well as to connect with the company's medical professionals.
El Camino Health, Conversa Health launch 2 BREATHE Chat program
Said program enables patients with COPD, asthma and other respiratory illnesses to be monitored remotely by their care team.
Verily establishes a joint venture with Santen to develop unique ophthalmic devices
The new company plans to create and commercialize unique ophthalmic devices and comprehensive tech-enabled solutions.
UAE Health ministry launches blockchain-based platform for medical data
The platform aims to raise the efficiency of health authorities' smart services, in line with the outcomes of the annual meetings of the UAE government.
VivaLNK’s medical wearable sensors helping fight Coronavirus in China
The temperature sensor is applied directly onto the patient and allows for continuous, real time monitoring of changes in body temperature.
Microsoft launches the $40M, five-year AI for Health program
The program aims to empower researchers and organizations with AI to improve the health of people and communities around the world.
UC San Diego Health to test a drone transport program
Launching with UPS and Matternet, the pilot project will test the use of unmanned aerial vehicles to transport medical samples, supplies and documents.
Veredus to develop a Lab-on-Chip for the detection of 3 coronaviruses
The solution will be able to identify and differentiate MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV and 2019-nCoV with high specificity and sensitivity.
SunTech Medical, Valencell team-up to improve blood pressure measurements
The multi-year agreement will allow the companies to work together to develop customized solutions and products for other medical device OEMs.