Health and Wellness
The electronics giant has been repurposing older Galaxy model smartphones for medical uses.
Cara provides real-time answers and support for people who might have concerns while taking the abortion pill at home.
The social media giant will begin notifying its users when they become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine in their state.
Papa got its start in 2017 by matching young adults, called Papa Pals, with seniors to provide assistance and companionship.
The system identifies potentially dangerous lesions during colonoscopies – but is not intended to diagnose or instruct on next steps.
GE Research has received a grant from the NIH to develop sensors that can be embedded into mobile devices to detect COVID-19 particles on their surfaces.
Using a phone’s camera and flash, the MFine Pulse detects light absorption in a user’s fingertip which is then processed via a proprietary algorithm to measure SpO2.
Starting this month, eligible Fitbit Sense users can participate in the study, which will look into how pulse arrival time can be used to measure blood pressure.
The deal is expected to close this summer, subject to stockholder approval, and will raise $113 million for the combined company.
The technology release launches the delayed MedTech Funding Mandate that accelerates uptake of innovative treatments and therapies.