Never mind Santa – 365 days a year, it’s now Google that may know when you’re sleeping or awake. The tech giant will be able to track things like heart rates and blood sugar levels, too, thanks to a partnership with IBM and help from the Continua Health Alliance.
Nielsen Looks at Traffic to Medical Sites
People often turn to the Internet for information about illnesses and treatments. Many put off going to the doctor as long as possible just because they don’t find it enjoyable. Many others simply can’t afford to go to the doctor because of a lack of health insurance or plans that still end up costing them too much in co-pays anyway.
Google Wants Your Medical Somatoformatic Info
It may have never occurred to you what the doctor’s doing the whole time you’re half-naked in a paper gown sitting on a paper sheet and reading the laminated diagram of the inner ear hanging on the wall, but there’s a good chance he’s looking up what you think he should know off the top of his head.
New Partnership In Medical ASP
Mercury Computer Systems announced an extended partnership with image management specialist Acuo Technologies. Part of the deal includes Acuo working with U.S. service providers and including Mercury’s image management solution as bundled offering in the ASP package in the U.S.
Medical Marijuana ID Program Halted
Health officials in California have suspended a program that has state workers issuing photo IDs to patients who use medical marijuana, for fear that the workers might be charged with abetting federal crimes.
Greedy Medical Companies Hiding Cancer Cure. No, Not Really.
The American Cancer Society released the results of a poll in the latest edition of the journal Cancer showing that over one quarter of Americans incorrectly believe that a cure for cancer has been found but is being kept a secret for profit reasons.
Feds Raid Medical Marijuana Joints
Just two weeks after the Supreme Court ruled that state medical-marijuana laws could not supercede federal legislation, federal agents launched a giant buzz-kill as they raided three medical-marijuana clubs and 20 homes and businesses.
Supreme Court Goes Federalist Against Medical Marijuana
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) slapped down states’ rights to regulate marijuana for medical purposes, specifically regarding chronic illnesses like AIDS and various forms of cancer.
GE To Sell Medical Insurance Unit to Berkshire Hathaway
GE Insurance Solutions is selling Medical Protective Corporation to Berkshire Hathaway unit, National Indemnity.
Johnson & Johnson Acquires CLOSURE Medical
Johnson & Johnson and CLOSURE Medical announced a definitive agreement whereby CLOSURE Medical will be acquired in a cash-for- stock exchange.