Background: Commercial smartphone apps that promote self-monitoring of weight loss are widely available. The development of disease-specific apps has begun, but there is no app for specific health guidance (SHG) to prevent metabolic syndrome,…
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Canadian direct-to-consumer virtual care startup Felix announced last week it had raised C$18 million ($13.3 million).The round was led by BDC Capital with participation from the Canadian Business Growth Fund (CBGF), Whitecap Venture Partners…
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Shared decision-making doesn’t mean encouraging patients to take the path of least resistance. Prescribing lifestyle changes may not put a smile on their faces, but the long-term benefits often outweigh the risks of lifelong dependence…
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Amazon Pharmacy is partnering with a slew of pharma companies to offer a new feature that automatically applies manufacturer-sponsored coupons to a patient’s medication order when eligible.The tech giant’s online pharmacy said it’s working…
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In todays fast-paced world, it is easy to miss out on important information, especially if you are trying to keep up with a lot of different sources. That is where the daily digest comes in – it is a tool that compiles all the posts created on the previous day, providing you with a convenient […]
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Background: In behavioral weight loss interventions, participants are asked to set weekly goals to support long-term habits that lead to weight loss. Although participants are asked to set and accomplish weekly goals, we do…
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First-of-Its-Kind Weight Management Solution to Pair WeightWatchers Proven Nutrition and Behavioral Science with the Sequence Clinical Platform
WW International, Inc. (WeightWatchers, WW, or the Company) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Weekend Health,…
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Oracle reports Q3 results: revenue up 18%, adjusted EPS $0.68 versus $0.84, beating earnings expectations but falling just short on revenue.
The company’s much-watched cloud revenue jumped 45%.
ORCL shares dropped 5% in after-hours…
WeightWatchers announced plans to buy telehealth platform Weekend Health, also known as Sequence, in a move toward offering prescription weight loss drugs.The company said the cash and equity transaction is valued at $132 million,…
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Weight loss and weight management company WeightWatchers announced Monday that it will acquire subscription telehealth platform Sequence, allowing the company to move into the chronic weight management space.
The deal is anticipated to close during…
