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China’s one-stop healthcare ecosystem platform, Ping An Good Doctor announced a strategic cooperation with China Everbright Bank on July 2.

The National Research Foundation (NRF) Singapore, a department under the Prime Minister’s Office, announced that it will set up a national Health Technologies Consortium (HealthTEC) to facilitate companies to translate research outcomes into products and services that can improve the health and wellness of individuals.

In July, MobiHealthNews will focus on how pharma companies are using digital tools for R&D, real-world evidence collection and exploring new therapeutics. 

$4.2 billion has already been invested into startups this year, according to Rock Health.

It follows the trust's recent work with GE Healthcare on creating an AI-driven command centre.

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Buzzwords like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning are commonly heard at conferences and industry events and they often conjure up images of robots or killing machines from the Terminator.

The team's recently published study also found that the bulk of these apps were focused on meditation, mindfulness and relaxation. 

Fitbit users can also become part of Cardiogram and UCSF's Health eHeart Study. 

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