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Healthcare IT Newd | April 07, 2020

Healthcare provider Kaiser Permanente and digital health specialist Livongo have teamed up to offer Livongo’s myStrength behavioral health app to Kaiser Members. The partnership allows Kaiser's members to have 24/7 access to the app through their mobile devices or their computer, which includes myStrength’s selection of digital behavioral health tools to combat stress and bolster mental health. We will likely see a spike in anxiety, depression, addiction and other conditi...

Fitbit | June 17, 2020

Device maker Fitbit is the latest technology company to jump into the back-to-work business. The company is leveraging its expertise in wearable technology and its relationship with employers to roll out a solution that aims to help bring employees back to workplaces safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The tool, called Ready for Work, helps employees determine whether they have signs of COVID-19 before returning to work using key health metrics from Fitbit devices and self-reported symptoms. A di...

HealthITAnalytics | February 10, 2020

A team of scientists from Purdue University and other research institutions around the world leveraged data mining techniques to better understand trends in the gene therapy field in respect to nonviral vectors. With the global gene therapy market expected to reach $13 billion by 2024, researchers are seeking to understand as much as they can about how these treatment can target cancer and other diseases. Purdue scientists joined forced with researchers from around the globe to learn more about ...

HEALTH TECHNOLOGY

Sentinel U | August 17, 2021

Sentinel U®, a provider of web-based simulation education technology solutions for nursing schools, hospital systems and healthcare professionals, has upgraded its award-winning public health virtual simulation to an even more user-friendly and intuitive learning experience. Designed for nursing learners and educators, Sentinel City® v.5 offers a full suite of engaging and authentic scenarios intended to challenge nursing students and prepare them to be successful in their academic st...