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Study: Skin cancer detection apps ‘cannot be relied on’ for an accurate diagnosis
By Sophie Porter | 07:55 am | February 12, 2020
While recognising their potential, the authors have warned against their use in the current state.
Medical device manufacturers face challenges preparing for ‘stringent’ new EU Regulation
By Tammy Lovell | 06:15 am | February 12, 2020
Trade association raises concern that new regulatory system is not ready to support the transition of technology.
Duke study: Activity, but not skin tone, can impact wearables' PPG heart rate accuracy
By Dave Muoio | 05:08 pm | February 11, 2020
The new investigation also found substantial differences between the performance of specific devices, with consumer products generally outperforming research wearables.
London-based startup Unmind scores $10M in Series A funding
By Laura Lovett | 04:41 pm | February 11, 2020
The funds will help the mental health startup expand its global footprint.
Chinese government releases public app to gauge potential coronavirus exposures
By Laura Lovett | 03:04 pm | February 11, 2020
The new tool comes as cases of the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) reached over 40,000 in China. 
Gento raises $5M to expand its home health staffing app across US
By Dave Muoio | 01:28 pm | February 11, 2020
Palisades Growth Capital led the round, which brings the startup's total raise to over $7 million.
Israeli-Italian collaboration to study the behaviour of antibacterial materials in space
By Tammy Lovell | 09:02 am | February 11, 2020
The microgravity research will take place in a miniature laboratory onboard a nanosatellite.
American Well, Stanford physicians to share lessons learned from Apple Heart Study at HIMSS
By Jonah Comstock | 05:18 pm | February 10, 2020
American Well General Manager for Strategic Solutions Dr. Jeff Kosowsky and Stanford Associate Professor of Medicine Dr. Mintu Turakhia will talk lessons learned from the Apple Heart Study next month at HIMSS20. 
Opioid treatment platform Boulder rakes in $10.5M in Series A funding
By Laura Lovett | 05:03 pm | February 10, 2020
The company plans to triple its production, design and engineering teams with the new funds. 
Tech-enabled Medicare-focused primary care provider Iora Health scores additional $126M
By Laura Lovett | 01:18 pm | February 10, 2020
The round was led by Indian firm Premji Invest with participation from Cox Enterprise, Temasek F-Prime Capital, Devonshire Investors, .406 Ventures, Flare Capital Partners, Polaris Partners and Khosla Ventures.