Most medical studies are lucky to have a few hundred people interested in participating. But imagine being able to tap into an enormous pool of Apple users: Out of the millions who use Apple phones and watches, if even a few thousand showed interest in a medical study, that could make a significant difference in outcomes and how quickly a particular study yields results.
That’s one of the most promising points of the Apple ResearchKit. The ResearchKit is an open-source tool designed to allow
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This Biotech Startup Hopes to Cure Cancer with Artificial Intelligence
Imagine devoting fifteen years to an important pursuit and pouring unbelievable amounts of money into it, all the while facing a failure rate of 95 percent. That’s the disheartening reality for pharmaceutical companies, which throw billions of dollars every year toward drugs that likely will not work – and then go back to the drawing board and do it all over again. There has to be a better way.
That’s where Berg comes in. Backed by billionaire real estate magnate Carl Berg, the promising
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NantHealth Acquires Harris Healthcare Solutions to Optimize Patient-Clinician Experience
NantHealth, a subsidiary of NantWorks, LLC, announced it has completed the acquisition of Harris Corporation’s commercial Healthcare Solutions business, a clinical systems integration innovator. Harris retained its government healthcare services business. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
As part of the acquisition, NantHealth’s existing cOS, eviti and omics platforms will combined with Harris’ FusionFX® suite of products. The integration will delivers on the promise of
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11 Startups Building the Next Generation of Medical Sensors
Medical sensors are everywhere, and the market continues to boom. In 2012, the medical sensor market was already worth $8 billion, and biosensors contribute more than 60% of that total revenue, according to Markets and Markets. The trend is all over the world, with 42 percent of the market share coming from North America, 32 percent from Europe, and the rest filled out by Asia Pacific countries.
In 2015 alone, Pivotal reported that the consumer wearable sector is expected to grow by a
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7 Buzzwords to Watch at HIMSS 2015
Over 38,000 healthcare professionals are expected to converge on Chicago, IL for HIMSS 2015 starting on April 12, 2015. In-depth innovations, education and networking opportunities will be available for movers and shakers in the Health IT industry. Many of the conversations during those five days will focus on the most exciting points of healthcare, and more than a few buzzwords will grow out of those discussions. Here’s a sampling of buzzwords you can expect to hear while exploring HIMSS
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Are Drones the Future of Medical Air Transport?
Unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs – also known as drones – have long been a topic of conversation among retailers, who hope to use the fast flying technology to deliver packages at record speed. But there are many other options for drones, and some of the most exciting potential applications come from the world of medicine.
Drones and Medicine: How Does That Work?
Drones are small, rotary wing aircraft that can be controlled remotely or preprogrammed to fly certain routes. They are
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Is Social Media the New Doppler Radar for Tracking Diseases?
In today’s world of social media, oversharing is the norm. Twitter is great for discussing everything from that great new movie to what you had for breakfast. Facebook users often post status updates on everything under the sun, including their interactions, frustrations, struggles and even locations. If someone is feeling under the weather, they might post that fact on social media and get an almost instant stream of well-wishes, commiserations and remedy recommendations in return.
By
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Could Oculus Be A Game Changer for Telemedine?
Facebook is known for making waves with new acquisitions, and one of the latest is no exception: Oculus, a virtual reality gaming company Facebook acquired for $2 billion that includes $400 million in cash and 23.1 million shares of Facebook stock. Though Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that Oculus will continue to focus on gaming in the short term, the deal is actually about staying ahead of the curve and embracing the next big computing platform shift.
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Medical Tourism Close to Home: Price Transparency is Key
Medical tourism was once made up of patients from developing countries traveling to places like the United States to receive medical care that wasn't available in their homeland. But over the past decade, medical tourism has shifted dramatically.
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The Future of 3D Printing in Healthcare
Imagine a world where the items you need or want can be created on demand. Simply turn to a computer, plug in a blueprint, fill the printer with a particular material, and in a matter of hours you are holding the desired item in your hands. Sounds like science fiction, doesn't it? But 3D printing has become a reality, and it's already making a huge difference in healthcare.
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