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Deepak Chopra leads Fitbit's new premium wellness offering; Microsoft, UCB team up on drug discovery; and other digital health deals
By MobiHealthNews | 03:37 pm | February 23, 2021
Also: MGH and MIT create new tool for organizations to calculate benefits of onsite COVID-19 testing and Scanwell teams up with BD for a home coronavirus test.
Social media networks add new features and resources aimed at eating disorders
By Dave Muoio | 01:56 pm | February 23, 2021
Alongside other efforts, TikTok, Instagram and Pinterest will all surface support materials based on users' searches and posts.
Digital osteoarthritis treatment program yields better results than traditional care
By Mallory Hackett | 01:36 pm | February 23, 2021
Google rolls out EHR navigation tool Care Studio
By Laura Lovett | 01:03 pm | February 23, 2021
Google has been working with Ascension on a pilot of the program, which it is now expanding. 
Popit teams with Ashfield Engage to improve patient adherence
By Tammy Lovell | 12:49 pm | February 23, 2021
The solution provides personalised patient support to those who need it most.
World’s first AI-powered rapid COVID-19 antigen test launched in the UAE
By Ahmed El Sherif | 09:42 am | February 23, 2021
The smartphone-enabled LooK SPOT test scans for nucleocapsid protein from SARS-CoV-2 in nasal swabs, with results reportedly available in five to eight minutes.
Toronto-based researchers measuring whether Apple Watch can spot early signs of worsening heart failure
By Dave Muoio | 03:43 pm | February 22, 2021
The University Health Network study is being conducted in collaboration with the tech giant, and will enroll roughly 200 patients for three months of active monitoring with a two-year follow-up.
FDA warns pulse oximeters less accurate for people with darker skin
By Laura Lovett | 02:47 pm | February 22, 2021
An article in NEJM reports that pulse oximeters missed occult hypoxemia in more Black patients than white.
With $50M, Circulo will tackle Medicaid insurance using Olive's AI tech
By Dave Muoio | 02:03 pm | February 22, 2021
Newly unveiled Circulo shares investors and a CEO with the healthcare automation unicorn.
Smart baby monitor system Nanit raises $25M for product expansion
By Mallory Hackett | 12:49 pm | February 22, 2021
New investor GV led the round, with participation from existing investors  Jerusalem Venture Partners, Upfront Ventures, RRE Ventures and Rho Capital Partners.