Nuance clinical documentation

Nuance, Epic team-up on AI-enabled voice assisted technology

The two companies showcased how ambient clinical documentation can make AI-powered virtual assistant capabilities widely available through Epic apps.
AliveCor KardiaMobile

AliveCor’s bloodless hyperkalemia test scores the “Breakthrough Device” designation from the FDA

This means that the agency will consider AliveCor's technology on an accelerated clearance track.
Opternative vision test

Opternative launches mobile-only vision test

The web-based, voice-activated vision test allows users to renew their prescription online using only a mobile device, even if their prescription has changed.
Dreamit HealthTech

Dreamit HealthTech’s new cohort includes 7 startups

The following companies have been accepted to the program: Agathos, Asserta Health, CareAdvisors, ImageMover, iQuartic, Mymee and Sana.
Driver site

Driver launches its platform to connect cancer patients to the best treatments

The new service enables patients, anywhere in the world, to access treatment options across a network of cancer centers without leaving home.
NeuroMetrix Quell 2.0

NeuroMetrix unveils Quell 2.0, its next-gen wearable pain relief device

The new device is smarter, 20% more powerful and 50% smaller; also, the companion app has been revamped from the ground up.
IDC wearables figures Q2 2018

IDC: Worldwide wearables up 5.5% due to gains in emerging markets

Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan), Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa and Latin America grew 14% YoY as basic wristbands are still in high demand.
DeepMind homepage

VA teams-up with DeepMind to use AI to identify health risks for veterans

The partnership will focus on analyzing patterns from around 700,000 historical, de-personalized health records to develop machine learning algorithms.
FitMetrix homepage

MINDBODY acquires FitMetrix to add performance tracking to its wellness platform

FitMetrix enables fitness studios and health clubs to integrate digital performance tracking into their locations across several class and equipment types.
Human Emulation System

Cedars-Sinai, Emulate team-up on a Patient-on-a-Chip program

The technology is designed to help predict which disease treatments would be most effective based on a patient's genetic makeup and disease variant.
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