Garmin becomes first to integrate real-time Dexcom diabetes data into...
Garmin announced a suite of apps that will allow people with diabetes who use the Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to view glucose levels and trends on their smartwatch.The Dexcom Connect IQ...
View ArticleHIMSSCast: Taking the CDC's Diabetes Prevention Program digital
The CDC's Diabetes Prevention Program is one of the first lifestyle- and behavior-based interventions to be proven, in a large clinical study, to be more effective than a comparable drug (in this case...
View ArticleNew report examines the rise of digital decentralised clinical trial technology
A new report from Research2Guidance discusses the rise in digital decentralised clinical trial (DDCT) technologies since the COVID-19 pandemic.Digital solutions for decentralised clinical trials allow...
View ArticleTytoCare's service now allows for multi-party calls
Telehealth and remote device maker TytoCare is expanding its video capabilities with improved video quality and multi-party calls, as well as allowing clinicians to use any type of tablet for...
View ArticlePapa and Uber Health team up on curbing social isolation among seniors
Senior assistance company Papa is partnering with Uber Health to provide transportation and decrease social isolation among seniors.Papa offers companions, called Papa Pals, that can help older adults...
View ArticleOne Medical looks to the chronic care space with launch of new product
One Medical, a membership-based primary care company, is stepping further into the digital chronic care space with the launch of its own product, Impact by One Medical.The hybrid care provider’s...
View ArticleDarioHealth launches MSK platform Dario Move
Digital therapeutic company DarioHealth is launching a digital physical therapy and musculoskeletal (MSK) care platform dubbed Dario Move.Dario Move includes a biofeedback sensor, real-time feedback...
View ArticleSearches for digital health products surged 343% during UK lockdown
Online searches for digital health products in the UK increased by 343% during the first lockdown, according to a new public health study.Research scientists led by Simon Leigh, head of research at the...
View ArticlePediatric behavioral health company Brightline expands into autism space
Pediatric behavioral health platform Brightline will launch a program for children with autism spectrum disorder in early 2022.The company will also expand content and coaching geared toward youth who...
View ArticleRoundup: Alnylam launches symptom tracker app for rare disease, UK startup...
New EU guidance on classification of medical devices New guidance on the classification of medical devices in the European Union (EU) has been published by the Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG)....
View ArticleAI projects to tackle racial health inequalities get £1.4M boost
Four projects using artificial intelligence (AI) to address racial health inequalities have been awarded £1.4 million by the NHS AI Lab and independent charity the Health Foundation.The winning...
View ArticleAround 28 million people in England now have access to the NHS login
Around half of adults in England have access to digital healthcare via the NHS login, according to the latest statistics from NHS Digital.NHS login, the service which supports the NHS App, now has...
View ArticleDigital tools track calories, exercise and sleep – but how much is too much?
An app can track the calories you consume. A wearable monitors your step count, urging you to get active if your number is too low. That same watch might be able to evaluate your sleep too, even...
View ArticleLifeBio releases cognitive, memory care app for older adults
Aging tech company LifeBio on Monday released the LifeBio Memory app aimed at improving care and quality of life for seniors, especially ones with dementia or other cognitive issues. The app allows...
View Article'Omnichannel' is the new watchword as big tech, retail get serious about...
The COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdowns that were instituted to help control it have re-shaped every sector, and healthcare is no exception. But it isn’t only traditional providers and payers that have...
View ArticleSmart COVID-19 modelling tool launched to assess visitor safety at Expo 2020
A new COVID-19 modelling tool, which aims to boost visitor safety during Expo 2020 Dubai, has been unveiled by the Department of Health (DoH) Abu Dhabi.Nicknamed the “Expo 2020 Model”, the...
View ArticleOura Ring's latest version includes period prediction, education content
Oura Health Tuesday launched the newest version of its health tracking wearable, the Oura Ring Generation 3. Oura said the Generation 3 includes daytime heart rate tracking, including live heart rate...
View ArticleOne Drop announces new heart disease prevention tool
Digital chronic condition management company One Drop on Wednesday launched its newest product aimed at cardiovascular disease prevention. The tool — the first to come out of a partnership between the...
View ArticleStudy: Patients using Hello Heart's device lowered, maintained blood pressure
A digital self-management program using an app and a connected monitor could help lower blood pressure and maintain those improvements long-term, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.The...
View ArticleFacebook releases fitness accessories for its Oculus VR headset
Facebook is looking to further position its virtual reality technology, the Oculus Quest 2, in the fitness space, and yesterday it announced a fitness accessory. The new pack is designed to help...
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