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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Samsung, Nestlé Partner to Develop New Digital Health, Nutrition Platform
Samsung Strategy and Innovation Center and Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences has announced a digital health collaboration to harness the healthcare IoT and nutrition science to provide deep insights into healthy living. As part of the partnership, both parties will work towards the development of a new digital health platform to provide more personal and meaningful insights that inspire healthy living.Nestlé , Samsung Collaboration DetailsThe digital health collaboration aims to
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Powering Up COPD Management with Digital Health
This post is sponsored by ScienceSoft, an international software development and consulting company with 11 years of experience in custom healthcare software development. ScienceSoft creates caregiver-connected solutions to advance chronic disease management and empower continuous communication with patients.When patients try to balance their health in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), it’s like walking a tightrope. People need to keep calm, be cautious and move forward. In the
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Reltio Raises $22M to Fuel Healthcare Data Management Apps
Reltio, a Redwood Shores, CA-based creator of new “data-driven apps” delivered through a modern data management platform has raised $22M in Series B funding led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA). The round also included participation from existing investors Crosslink Capital and .406 Ventures bringing Reltio’s total venture funding to $32M to date. The company plans to utilize the recent to strengthen its footprint in modern data management through accelerated hiring of talented individuals
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NIH Awards Montefiore Physician $4.5M to Advance Kids’ Asthma Care with EHR
Attending physician Dr. Marina Reznik at Montefiore has received a new $4.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study kids’ asthma care management in primary care with the use of their EHR.The five-year research study aims to increase adherence to national asthma management guidelines and improve clinical outcomes for children with the chronic illness. The project will also assess whether a practical system change might help children and caregivers in urban areas adhere
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