Because medical devices commonly use standard PC’s running mainstream operating systems they are often at risk to security vulnerabilities and require frequent updates of the software. Wireless connections pose a similar threat by exposing medical devices to potential malware and researchers have conducted a study that indicates the US may not be doing an adequate job of tracking these vulnerabilities and risks.
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Rock Health announces six startups for summer session in Boston
Rock Health selects six digital health startups for its new summer program hosted by Harvard Medical School beginning in late June.
Boston area to get its own Rock Health startup accelerator
The Boston Globe is reporting today that the Rock Health, the San Francisco based health startup accelerator, will be opening up a Boston branch this Summer. The program is already accepting applications. Reportedly several Boston based entrepreneurs are already signed up as mentors, including Jason Jacobs of RunKeeper, Ben Rubin of Zeo, Erika Pabo of […]
Skimble puts a personal trainer on your mobile phone, passes 2m downloads
Maria Ly talks to iMedicalApps about Skimble, one of the most popular fitness apps having recently passing the two million download milestone.
Healthrageous is finding opportunity in the quantified self business, anticipating big 2012 #mHS11
Healthrageous director of business development discusses the quantified self business with iMedicalApps at the 2011 mHealth Summit.




