Apple patent camera health data

iPhone to be used as an all-purpose health data tracker?

The filing describes how a camera and built-in sensors can work together to track blood hydration, body fat content, oxygen saturation and other health data.
Human Dx Alliance

Human Dx Alliance for the Underserved launches with major partners on board

The Alliance aims to build a nationwide eConsult service where U.S. safety net physicians can get the information from specialists.
PULSE@MassChallenge

Applications for the 2018 PULSE@MassChallenge program now open

Startups with less than $5M in both funding and revenue are invited to apply by the October 11 deadline, and get expert support and free office space.
telehealth

A vast majority of large U.S. employers plans to embrace telehealth

They plan to focus more on how healthcare is delivered and paid for while still pursuing traditional methods of controlling costs...
Calorie Mama AI app - DNA enhanced

Azumio adds DNA-based insights into its Calorie Mama AI app

The app will lets users sequence their DNA so they could gain a deeper understanding of their body and its unique needs.
MIT sleep signals

MIT researchers looking to wirelessly monitor sleep patterns

The setup includes a device that beams radio waves off a sleeping subject while changes in the body are detected when they bounce back.
Verily Study Watch

Verily, Mindstrong join the fight against PTSD

The research study called Aurora is trying to figure out what biomarkers connect a traumatic event to the development and eventual diagnosis of PTSD.
Xiaomi Mi Band

Strategy Analytics: Xiaomi is the top wearables vendor in Q2 2017

The Chinese company managed to capture 17 percent of the market, overtaking Fitbit and Apple; global wearables shipments reached 21.6M units.
VA telehealth

VA unveils an appointment app, telehealth plans

The 'anywhere to anywhere' idea is to allow VA providers to provide telehealth services from anywhere in the country to veterans anywhere in the country.

Fitbit’s smartwatch will be ready for the holidays

It will be water-proof up to 50m, have a multi-day battery life, and deliver the best health and fitness experience.
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