Philips is collaborating with the Mayo Clinic to climb Mount Kilimanjaro on a research expedition to understand how the body reacts to the rigors of high altitude and how those learnings can be applied to improving human health. Because the lack of oxygen at high altitudes mimics oxygen deprivation in the body during a cardiac event, Philips researchers hope to understand how to better detect and prevent cardiac issues. The expedition starts on August 7 and its expected to last approximately 10
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FCC Launches Data-Driven Broadband Health Mapping Tool
The Federal Communications Commission’s Connect2Health Task Force has launched the Mapping Broadband Health in America tool, a web-based mapping tool that will enable and inform more efficient, data-driven decision making at the intersection of broadband and health. The tool represents another step in the broader effort by the Connect2HealthFCC Task Force to further chart the broadband future of health and care. By allowing users to ask and answer questions about broadband and health at the
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WellDoc, Human API Partner To Integrate Type 2 Diabetes Patient Data
Digital health technology company WellDoc has announced a partnership with health data platform Human API to integrate type 2 diabetes patient health data within WellDoc’s BlueStar digital therapeutic. As part of the collaboration, Human API’s data platform will provide WellDoc with real-time access to comprehensive clinical patient data from its network of 15,000+ pharmacies, health systems and laboratories. The steady flow of data is shared within a highly secure environment that ensures
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iBeat Raises $1.5M To Commercialize Its Heart Monitoring Smartwatch
iBeat, makers of the heart monitoring smartwatch wearable that perpetually monitors and detects cardiac arrest, heart attack, and atrial fibrillation has raised $1.5M in seed funding. The oversubscribed seed round was led by Maveron, Subtraction Capital, and Correlation Ventures. Other investors include super-angels Ali and Hadi Partovi, NFL offensive tackle Russell Okung, KKR founding partner Henry Kravis, Band of Angels, and award-winning industrial design firm Ammunition Group. The digital
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Fitbit Taps Walgreens Executive As New VP of Digital Health
Fitbit announced that it has appointed Adam Pellegrini Vice President of Digital Health starting September 6th to lead Fitbit's vision and strategy of driving its integration into healthcare systems worldwide. In his new role, Pellegrini is responsible for helping Fitbit connect its products, information, data and insights in new and innovative ways into clinical settings. He will also focus on developing new partnerships with healthcare systems, insurers and other payers, pharma companies and
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Verily, GlaxoSmithKline Partner to Develop Bioelectronic Medicines
Alphabet company Verily (formerly Google Life Sciences) is teaming up with pharmaceutical firm GlaxoSmithKline to develop bioelectronic medicines. The new company, Galvani Bioelectronics headquartered in the UK aims to research, develop and commercialize implantable, miniature devices which could potentially treat illnesses such as arthritis, diabetes and asthma. As part of the agreement, GSK will hold 55% equity interest and Verily will hold 45% owned by Verily, and receive up to $712M funding
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CRF Health Acquires Remote Patient Monitoring Startup Entra Health
CRF Health, a provider of electronic clinical outcomes assessment (eCOA)solutions for the life sciences industry, has acquired remote patient monitoring-focused startup Entra Health. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. For CRF Health, the acquisition will help the company expand its footprint in wireless medical and wellness devices market. Additionally, it will help strengthen its integration with its eCOA technologies to establish a complete network of solutions to
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Philips Unveils Clinically Validated Wearable Ecosystem for Consumers
Philips has announced the global launch of of their clinically validated wearable ecosystem for consumers designed to empower consumers to take greater control of their health. Starting today, the medical grade health monitoring devices -- a health watch, connected scale, blood pressure monitor and thermometer -- and a fully integrated companion HealthSuite Health App is now available. Over 66 million Americans over the age of 50 have at least one chronic disease, yet research suggests that up
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Fitbit, Fitabase Reaches Over 200 Clinical Studies to Date MIlestone
Fitabase, a research platform that collects data from internet-connected devices and wearable fitness maker Fitbit announced that it has completed over 200+ clinical studies to incorporate activity, sleep, and heart rate data. Some of the leading research institutions include Johns Hopkins University, Northwestern University, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the University of California San Diego. Over the last four years, Fitbit and Fitabase have helped researchers
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Target Adds MonBaby’s Wearable Baby Monitor to ‘Connected Living’ Line
Target will soon expand its ‘connected living’ offerings with the addition of wearable breathing and rollover monitor MonBaby. Manufactured by MonDevices, Inc., MonBaby is a baby monitor that snaps onto any article of a child's clothing in the form of a smart button that sends a baby’s stats to parents via a complementary smartphone app.MonBaby brings peace of mind to new parents by sending smartphone alerts about body position, breathing (on the back or stomach), sleep position and proximity
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