Smartphone-based Covid-19 detection shows high accuracy

The app has correctly detected COVID-19 in 92% of infected participants of a clinical trial. | Continue reading


@mobihealthnews.com | 2 years ago

McKinsey: Up to $250B of US health spending could become virtual

A recent report analyzing claims data identified virtual-care use cases estimates that could comprise roughly 20% of all Medicare, Medicaid and commercial spend across outpatient, office and home health. | Continue reading


@mobihealthnews.com | 3 years ago

Singapore government launches new app for contact tracing

TraceTogether works by exchanging short-distance Bluetooth signals between phones to detect other participating TraceTogether users in close proximity. | Continue reading


@mobihealthnews.com | 4 years ago

Veredus Laboratories’ VereCoV detection kit obtains provisional approval

With the authorization by HSA, the VereCoV Detection Kit can be used directly by laboratories or hospitals to test patients for clinical diagnosis as an in-vitro diagnostic product (IVD). | Continue reading


@mobihealthnews.com | 4 years ago

Cera launches SmartCare technology nationwide following $70M financing boost

The British company provides digitally-enabled care services for the elderly. | Continue reading


@mobihealthnews.com | 4 years ago

Facebook Launches Three New Disease Mapping Tools

The new tools will include a high-resolution population density map with demographic estimates, a movement map and network coverage map. | Continue reading


@mobihealthnews.com | 4 years ago

Meta-analysis: Robopets can reduce loneliness, increase wellness among seniors

Data from 19 studies suggest emotional benefits for those living in homes, but stress that the simulated pets won't be accepted by every senior. | Continue reading


@mobihealthnews.com | 4 years ago

Big Health launches Daylight, a new program for worry and anxiety

Like its predecessor, the app combines artistic presentation with proven cognitive behavioral therapy strategies. | Continue reading


@mobihealthnews.com | 5 years ago

Toilet seat sensor tracks blood pressure, stroke volume, blood oxygenation

A recently published study found the toilet seat's readings to align with those measured through more conventional means. | Continue reading


@mobihealthnews.com | 5 years ago

Alphabet's Verily shelves glucose-sensing contact lens project

Two more smart contact lenses, for presbyopia and cataract surgery recovery, are still in the works. | Continue reading


@mobihealthnews.com | 5 years ago