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New Scripps Study Combines DNA Testing, Sensors to Improve Parkinson’s Diagnosis

by HITC Staff 04/07/2016 Leave a Comment

Scripps Study Uses Wearable Sensors to Detect Strokes

Researchers at the Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI) have launched a new study that aims to improve screening accuracy for Parkinson’s disease by combining the power of genetic sequencing and wireless sensors. Researchers hope to validate a testing method that can accurately differentiate between Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor, the most common movement disorder, which is often mistaken for Parkinson’s. Earlier and better diagnosis could improve the use of treatment options
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FTC Releases New Guidance For Developers of Mobile Health Apps

by HITC Staff 04/06/2016 Leave a Comment

The Federal Trade Commission has created a new web-based tool for developers of health-related mobile apps, which is designed to help the developers understand what federal laws and regulations  might apply to their apps. The FTC developed the tool in conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The guidance tool asks developers a
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On Demand Webinar: Decoding the DNA of Health Innovation — in Digital and Beyond

by Fred Pennic 04/06/2016 Leave a Comment

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About the WebinarThe global health landscape is undergoing tremendous and rapid change catalyzed by a range of forces in the areas of economics, policy and, most famously, technology. In the midst of these changes, executives, medical professionals, innovators, entrepreneurs and others are seeking guidance about how best to navigate, succeed and innovate in the fast-paced health marketplace. This complimentary on-demand webinar, “Decoding the DNA of Health Innovation — in Digital and Beyond”
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Google’s New Patent: Drone-Assitsed Medical Aid Delivery

by Fred Pennic 04/06/2016 Leave a Comment

Google Awarded Patent For Drone-Assitsed Medical Aid Delivery

Google has been awarded a patent that indicates its interest in using drones for transporting and delivering medical aid. Unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs – also known as drones – have long been a topic of conversation among healthcare innovators, who hope to use the fast flying technology to deliver medical aid at record speed. The patent describes the drone as having a housing with at least one interface configured to accept one or more inputs that are each indicative of a particular medical
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Smartmedical Launches Emotion Recognition App for Apple Watch

by Fred Pennic 04/06/2016 Leave a Comment

Emotion Recognition App for Apple Watch

On Tuesday, Tokyo, Japan-based Smartmedical Corp announced the official launch of EmoWatch, the first vocal emotion recognition app for the Apple Watch. Based on Empath, Smartmedical's proprietary vocal emotion recognition technology, the app identifies and tracks users' emotions from their voices, regardless of language, by analyzing multiple vocal properties such as intonation, pitch, speed, and volume. By analyzing multiple physical properties of the voice, EmoWatch can identify emotions in
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61% of Consumers Prefer Text Alert If Doctor Is Running Late

by Jasmine Pennic 04/06/2016 Leave a Comment

                  61 percent of consumers would prefer a text alert to notify them if the doctor is running late, according to a new survey from Sequence. The survey of more than 2,000 consumers reveals the average doctor’s appointment experience - from self-diagnosis to follow up - fails to meet today’s consumer standards for convenience, information and speed. Survey Background/OverviewThe new survey report, “No Room For Waiting,” explores patient behavior and expectations related to one basic
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New Smart Sleeve Captures Heart Rate, ECG, Activity Tracking

by Jasmine Pennic 04/05/2016 Leave a Comment

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Winnipeg, Canada-based Komodo Technologies, Inc. today announces the first compression smart sleeves available to consumers that allow for activity tracking and medical monitoring. Held tight against the arm, the small tracking devices within the AIO Smart Sleeve and AIO M.D. are able to collect and report crucial information like heartbeat, sleep analysis and ECG more accurately than traditional wrist wearables. Available in two different fabrics, the AIO Smart Sleeve ($75) and AIO M.D. ($99)
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Cohero Health, Presspart Group Announces Commercialization of Connected Metered Dose Inhaler

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Cohero Health, Presspart Group Announces Commercialization of Connected Metered Dose Inhaler

Cohero Health, an NYC-based digital health company focused on developing connected health tools and technologies to improve respiratory care and Presspart Group, a specialist medical device and pharmaceutical component manufacturer, has announced the completion of their connected metered dose inhaler (eMDI). eMDI is the result of a multi-year development effort between Cohero Health and Presspart. The relationship has resulted in production of functional devices, now readily available to the
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Sunquest Acquires GeneInsight: 5 Things to Know

by Fred Pennic 04/05/2016 Leave a Comment

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Sunquest Information Systems Inc. has announced the acquisition of GeneInsight Inc., an IT company that streamlines the analysis, interpretation and reporting of complex genetic tests. Since first partnering with GeneInsight, Sunquest has advanced the precision medicine capabilities of GeneInsight, including the addition of a filtration algorithm that allows users to pare down long lists of variants gleaned from the whole-genome and whole-exome sequencing tests and more quickly identify and
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Cedars-Sinai + Techstars Healthcare Accelerator Unveils Inaugural Class of 11 Startups

by Jasmine Pennic 04/04/2016 Leave a Comment

Cedars-Sinai + Techstars Healthcare Accelerator

Techstars Healthcare Accelerator, in partnership with Cedars-Sinai,  today announced that 11 companies have been selected to participate in its inaugural class. From mobile health solutions to new devices and disruptive services, these innovative healthcare-focused startups are working to transform health and healthcare delivery as part of the Los Angeles-based accelerator program.The three-month accelerator will offer mentorship and guidance from clinicians & administrators at Cedars-Sinai,
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