European Commission opens full investigation into Google + Fitbit merger
European Commission opens full investigation into Google acquisition of Fitbit with concerns around online advertising and digital health
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Abbott and Tandem partner against diabetes
Abbott and Tandem Diabetes Care are partnering to develop integrated diabetes solutions. The companies will combine Abbott’s continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology with Tandem’s insulin delivery systems.
Fitbit to get business Ready for Work during COVID-19
Fitbit Health Solutions today launches a new ‘Ready for Work’ solution to help employers manage workplace health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Medopad makes AI acquisitions, rebrands to Huma
Huma is the new name for Medopad as it makes acquisitions in its quest to make preventative healthcare a reality.
Cala Health raises $50m for wearable tremor therapy
Cala Health, which develops bioelectrical therapies for chronic diseases, has closed a $50 million Series C financing round
Sweati reveals triple biomarker monitoring wearable for advanced human performance
A collaboration between Sweati and Imperial College London has demonstrated a device that is capable of continuous monitoring of glucose, lactate and hydration.
HIMSS19 focus on value-based care
At HIMSS19, one theme seems to filter through all the buzz and activity: delivering value-based, patient-centred care.
Current remote patient monitoring reduces readmissions at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Constrained by workforce shortages during the difficult winter period, Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust deployed Current, an AI-enabled wearable platform, to remotely monitor patients after being discharged from hospital.
Fitbit users can now contribute data to NIH All of US programme
The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) together with Fitbit have launched the Bring Your Own Device project, enabling Fitbit users to share data with the NIH ‘All of Us’ programme.
HealthTech wearables to major at CES 2019
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019 kicks off in Las Vegas today, and will feature some advances in healthtech wearables. Amongst these are a collaboration between Garmin and Daimler, and a new product launch from Flint Rehab. Garmin is teaming up with Daimler to enhance the Mercedes Benz driver experience. Daimler will introduce a Mercedes-Benz branded […]