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The free game evokes inflamed organs, tar-filled pits and other jarring imagery to drive home its metaphor for smoking's side effects.

Partner AliveCor also got a mysterious new FDA clearance.

Founded in 2016, Theranica, a biomedical technology company focused on developing advanced electroceuticals for migraine and other prevalent diseases, yesterday announced the closing of its round B of financing, of $35M, led by aMoon, Israel's largest healthcare VC.

Also: FDA cracks down on tele-abortion companies; Klara adds an investor.

Ironically, the agency that goes after companies for false and misleading claims is making them about its own policies.

The Pittsburgh medical device company has issued a voluntary recall and is making software, training changes in response.

According to the Washington Post, which broke the news, the commissioner is leaving to spend more time with his family.

The longtime player in the home ECG space may be shoring up to compete with the likes of Apple.

Also: Blockchain for clinical trials; Peloton's upcoming IPO.

The Fenom Pro Asthma Monitor will let clinicians measure the fraction of exhaled nitric oxide in their patient's breath.