wearables

IDC: Xiaomi and Apple lead the wearables market in Q1 2017

A total of 24.7 million wearable devices have been shipped in Q1 2017, up 17.9% from the 20.9 million units shipped in the same period last year.
Glooko devices and apps

Glooko teams-up with Dexcom and Insulet to enhance its diabetes management platform

The company will deliver its next generation product that includes both Dexcom CGM and Insulet's OmniPod pump data this summer.
MindCotine

MindCotine uses VR to help users stop smoking, launches a crowdfunding campaign

The program combines mindfulness practices, psychological therapies and community engagement to combat nicotine addiction.
HealthTap app

HealthTap Prime launches in Texas

Thanks to the new law, Texans can now connect with HealthTap and its network of more than 100,000 doctors from their mobile devices and computers.
Sunface app

This selfie app aims to prevent skin cancer

The Sunface app photoages the user's skin based on skin type and individual UV-protection behavior.
Fitbit Sleep Stages

Study finds Fitbit heart rate-tracking devices to accurately track sleep stages

Analysis of over 4 billion nights of Fitbit sleep data supports scientific theories that sleeping 7+ hours can positively affect sleep quality.
Heal app

Heal brings its on-demand doctor house call service to Washington DC

Patients in most of D.C. and parts of Northern Virginia will now have instant access to an unhurried, highly-qualified doctor, in-home or at their office, at an affordable cost.
Constant Therapy

Digital Health Corp acquires Constant Therapy to improve patient recovery at home

Constant Therapy's mobile solutions are designed to treat patients with traumatic brain injury, stroke, aphasia, and learning disorders.
Medvivo

UK-based Medvivo acquires clinical decision support app Expert 24

The acquisition is expected to strengthen Medvivo's range of clinical technology products and services built up over the past 11 years.
testing wearables

Study finds fitness trackers accurately measuring heart rate but not calories burned

Six of the seven devices measured heart rate with an error rate of less than 5%, but none measured energy expenditure accurately.
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