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Smart Water Bottles: The Future of Hydration with Advanced Features for Health-Conscious Consumers

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Technologically advanced smart features are expected to play a significant role in driving new product launches throughout the projected period.

Key Points: 
  • Technologically advanced smart features are expected to play a significant role in driving new product launches throughout the projected period.
  • Smart water bottles, also known as "smart bottles," come equipped with wireless communication capabilities, allowing them to connect with electronic devices like wearables or smartphones.
  • The growing popularity of fitness trackers, smart bands, and hydration-tracking apps has driven the adoption of smart water bottles.
  • The report provides comprehensive insights into the global Smart Water Bottle market, including market segmentation by type, component, distribution channel, and region.

Natural Cycles receives FDA Clearance to integrate its birth control app with data measured by Apple Watch

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Cycles, the company that developed the world's first birth control app, today announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its use of wrist temperature data from Apple Watch. The integration will allow the Natural Cycles app, an FDA Cleared Class II medical device in the U.S., to use overnight wrist temperature data from Apple Watch (Series 8 and later and all models of Apple Watch Ultra) for users consenting to share this information. The integration has also been cleared by regulators in Europe and has been registered for use in Australia.

Key Points: 
  • The NC° app, an FDA Cleared Class II medical device, will now sync wrist temperature data from Apple Watch.
  • In September 2022, Apple introduced temperature-sensing capabilities to Apple Watch with the release of Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra.
  • This latest 510(k) clearance uses Apple Watch wrist temperature data, clearing the app to work with the Apple Watch in the U.S.
  • Users must explicitly choose to share overnight wrist temperature data measured by Apple Watch from the Apple Health app with the Natural Cycles app and can manage permissions at any time.

Available for iOS Devices, FoodNoms 2 Makes Food Tracking Easy and Fun; Featuring Sync with Apple Health and Smart Devices, Rivaling Competitors with Zero Ads

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today FoodNoms announces the release of the highly anticipated FoodNoms version 2 food tracking application. Currently available for all iOS devices, FoodNoms makes food tracking an easy and focused experience.

Key Points: 
  • Currently available for all iOS devices, FoodNoms makes food tracking an easy and focused experience.
  • Focused on food tracking, app updates include syncing with Apple Health and Smart Devices to make nutrition monitoring a seamless user experience.
  • FoodNoms 2 also boasts:
    Updated Easy-to-Navigate Interface - An update to the user interface and home widgets, navigating FoodNoms is now easier than ever.
  • Smart sync - Sync up with a number of supported smart devices including your Apple Watch and smart water bottles.

Mpowered Health Expands Consumer Access to Medical Records With Connections to 1000+ Health Plans and Health Systems

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Organizations connected to the platform include health systems, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans across the country, including national payers, blues and regional plans.

Key Points: 
  • Organizations connected to the platform include health systems, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans across the country, including national payers, blues and regional plans.
  • With this update, nearly 200 million people across the country can now use the Mpowered Health App to access their medical records, coverage and explanation of benefits information from all these plans and health systems.
  • In addition, the platform delivers a personalized shopping experience for consumers seeking to enroll in Medicare and exchange health plans.
  • Since 2021, Mpowered Health began to unlock healthcare data for consumers through connections to My Medicare, VeteransAdministration and Apple Health kit," says Nandini Devi, founder and CEO of Mpowered Health.

Validic Inc. raises $12 million in its latest funding round

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Monday, November 14, 2022

Validic's latest financing will accelerate full integration of its scalable, remote care platform into the EHR.

Key Points: 
  • Validic's latest financing will accelerate full integration of its scalable, remote care platform into the EHR.
  • "With the rapid growth of digital health technologies, people expect a more personalized, engaging and convenient experience with healthcare providers," said Validic CEO Drew Schiller.
  • As part of its EHR integration strategy, Validic recently teamed with Oracle Cerner to bring its technology to Cerner Millennium clients .
  • "We are proud to lead this latest funding round, which will help us continue to deliver technology and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management."

ASCENSIA DIABETES CARE ANNOUNCES GLOBAL INTEGRATION OF THE EVERSENSE CGM SYSTEM WITH APPLE HEALTH

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Monday, November 7, 2022

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ascensia Diabetes Care, a global diabetes care company, maker of the CONTOUR Blood Glucose Monitoring (BGM) System portfolio and distributor of the Eversense Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System, announces that the Eversense CGM app has been updated globally to seamlessly integrate with Apple HealthTM.

Key Points: 
  • PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ascensia Diabetes Care, a global diabetes care company, maker of the CONTOUR Blood Glucose Monitoring (BGM) System portfolio and distributor of the Eversense Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System, announces that the Eversense CGM app has been updated globally to seamlessly integrate with Apple HealthTM.
  • This means that people with diabetes using Eversense CGM Systems will now also have the option to view their glucose data within the Apple Health app, alongside other health metrics on the iPhone's widely used health and wellbeing platform.
  • "We are pleased to integrate the Eversense CGM system with Apple HealthTM, giving our users more choice on how they view and use data for their diabetes management," said Elaine Anderson, Head of the Eversense CGM Business Unit at Ascensia Diabetes Care.
  • Eversense CGM Systems and the Eversense CGM App are available across the US and Europe.

ASCENSIA DIABETES CARE ANNOUNCES GLOBAL INTEGRATION OF THE EVERSENSE CGM SYSTEM WITH APPLE HEALTH

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Monday, November 7, 2022

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ascensia Diabetes Care, a global diabetes care company, maker of the CONTOUR Blood Glucose Monitoring (BGM) System portfolio and distributor of the Eversense Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System, announces that the Eversense CGM app has been updated globally to seamlessly integrate with Apple HealthTM.

Key Points: 
  • PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ascensia Diabetes Care, a global diabetes care company, maker of the CONTOUR Blood Glucose Monitoring (BGM) System portfolio and distributor of the Eversense Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System, announces that the Eversense CGM app has been updated globally to seamlessly integrate with Apple HealthTM.
  • This means that people with diabetes using Eversense CGM Systems will now also have the option to view their glucose data within the Apple Health app, alongside other health metrics on the iPhone's widely used health and wellbeing platform.
  • "We are pleased to integrate the Eversense CGM system with Apple HealthTM, giving our users more choice on how they view and use data for their diabetes management," said Elaine Anderson, Head of the Eversense CGM Business Unit at Ascensia Diabetes Care.
  • Eversense CGM Systems and the Eversense CGM App are available across the US and Europe.

Progressive Care Launches Native Remote Patient Monitoring Mobile App and Physician Portal to Remotely Manage Chronic and Transitional Care

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

MIAMI, FL, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire Progressive Care Inc. (OTCQB: RXMD) (Progressive Care or the Company), a personalized healthcare services and technology company, is excited to announce the launch of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) PharmcoMyRPM, a mobile app and patient portal, and PharmcoRPM, a web portal to help providers remotely manage patients chronic disease and transitional care.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, FL, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire Progressive Care Inc. (OTCQB: RXMD) (Progressive Care or the Company), a personalized healthcare services and technology company, is excited to announce the launch of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) PharmcoMyRPM, a mobile app and patient portal, and PharmcoRPM, a web portal to help providers remotely manage patients chronic disease and transitional care.
  • The Company has successfully completed the integration of the PharmcoMyRPM patient portal and the PharmcoRPM physician portal, which includes a web platform and a native application available on the AppStore and Google Play .
  • Physicians will also have the option to integrate 99% of existing wearable devices including Apple Health, Garmin, and Fitbit for broader patient monitoring needs.
  • In addition to remote patient monitoring, the PharmcoRPM physician portal allows the Company to provide Chronic Care Management monitoring services, generate billing reports based on time spent providing care, and connect directly with patients to analyze their progress.

ASCENSIA LAUNCHES THE GLUCOCONTRO.ONLINE DIABETES MANAGEMENT AND ANALYTICS PLATFORM IN THE U.S.

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

PARSIPPANY, N.J, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascensia Diabetes Care, a global diabetes care company, maker of the CONTOURblood glucose monitoring (BGM) system portfolio and exclusive distributor of EversenseContinuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems,has today launched its online diabetes management and analytics platform GlucoContro.online in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • PARSIPPANY, N.J, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascensia Diabetes Care, a global diabetes care company, maker of the CONTOURblood glucose monitoring (BGM) system portfolio and exclusive distributor of EversenseContinuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems,has today launched its online diabetes management and analytics platform GlucoContro.online in the United States.
  • Through this single platform, people with diabetes (PWDs) can gather, access and analyze their diabetes data online and seamlessly share it with their healthcare providers (HCPs) and caregivers.
  • The platform is intuitive and easy-to-use, and gathers data directly from the CONTOURDIABETES app, CONTOUR Cloud, or CONTOUR meters via a cable.
  • GlucoContro.online is just one of the ways in which Ascensia is supporting PWDs and HCPs to simplify life with diabetes."

AMAZFIT LAUNCHES THE AMAZFIT FALCON, A PREMIUM MULTI-SPORT GPS WATCH

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Amazfit, a leading global smart wearables brand owned by Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP), a health technology company, has introduced its first ever premium multi-sport GPS watch, the Amazfit Falcon.

Key Points: 
  • CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Amazfit, a leading global smart wearables brand owned by Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP), a health technology company, has introduced its first ever premium multi-sport GPS watch, the Amazfit Falcon.
  • Crafted with a high-end titanium unibody and sapphire crystal glass screen, and featuring strong and accurate GPS tracking, advanced training support, and 20 ATM water-resistance, the Amazfit Falcon is built to break limits.
  • As the ultimate workout partner, the Amazfit Falcon is just as suited to outdoor sports as indoor activities.
  • With outstanding craftsmanship, Amazfit smartwatches have won many design awards, including the iF Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award.