The FDA issued an emergency use authorization today for the Quidel Corp. (NSDW:QDEL) QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 test, another antigen test to rapidly collect and test samples at home, without the need to send a sample to a laboratory for analysis. The QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 test is authorized for prescription home use with self-collected nasal swab […]
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Anthem, Apple to launch asthma study
Anthem (NYSE:ANTM) announced today that it is collaborating with Apple (NSDQ:AAPL) on a study using smart devices to manage asthma. Indianapolis-based Anthem and Apple are planning on examining how the use of everyday devices like the Apple Watch and iPhone can help individuals with asthma better self-manage their condition in search of improved clinical outcomes, according to […]
NIH awards contracts to develop digital health technologies for COVID-19
The National Institutes of Health announced that it awarded seven contracts to companies to develop digital health solutions for addressing COVID-19. NIH said in a news release that the technology developed to help address the pandemic could lead to user-friendly tools like smartphone apps, wearable devices and software that can identify and trace contacts of […]
