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Apple will add sleep tracking to Watch by 2020, rumors say
By Jonah Comstock | 12:51 pm | February 26, 2019
The rumor jibes with recent comments Apple VP of Health Dr. Sumbul Desai made to MobiHealthNews about sleep.
Doctor On Demand launches integrated virtual primary care platform
By Dave Muoio | 11:29 am | February 26, 2019
The service's new clinical capabilities, smart referrals and comprehensive data platform look to remove barriers that keep patients from primary care.
Crossover Health acquires Sherpaa to bring employers best of physical, virtual care worlds
By Jonah Comstock | 09:52 am | February 26, 2019
The deal will help Crossover keep up with the rise of the remote workforce.
Google launches drug disposal tool, first real-world clinical use of ML for diabetes-related diseases
By Laura Lovett | 04:23 pm | February 25, 2019
Google also announced that it is shutting down the Google Fit website on March 19. 
Microsoft unveils HoloLens 2 headsets, software, revives Kinect
By Dave Muoio | 04:19 pm | February 25, 2019
The augmented reality headset is priced at $3,500, while the Azure Kinect developer kits will run $399.
How cardiologists say you should — and shouldn't — use Apple Watch ECG
By Jonah Comstock | 03:59 pm | February 25, 2019
At a recent Apple Store event, doctors shared aspirations for, and current limitations of, the sensor-laden smartwatch.
FDA clears Spirosure's Fenom Pro Asthma Monitor
By Laura Lovett | 02:50 pm | February 25, 2019
The Fenom Pro Asthma Monitor will let clinicians measure the fraction of exhaled nitric oxide in their patient's breath. 
Hygieia's cloud-based insulin titration app wins 510(k) clearance
By Dave Muoio | 01:10 pm | February 25, 2019
The d-Nav Insulin Guidance Service was also the focus of a multi-center, randomized control trial published last week in the Lancet.
HIMSS Insights: The white-collar innovators
By Philipp Grätzel von Grätz | 01:02 pm | February 25, 2019
The third issue of the global eBook was launched at HIMSS19.
SUSS collaborates with two local hospital groups for research and education to help the elderly
By Dean Koh | 03:25 am | February 25, 2019
The Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on February 23 with Changi General Hospital Pte Ltd (CGH) and SingHealth Community Hospitals (SCH) to collaborate on various initiatives to better understand and support the needs of the growing silver generation as well as their caregivers.