Diagnostics

Leading retailers begin selling hearing aids OTC
Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and Sam's Club are among the retailers now offering consumers the ability to purchase hearing aids over the counter.
Patient-centered services is one way to improve health outcomes
Nicholas Turos, vice president of business development at Babson Diagnostics, discusses making blood testing more convenient and accessible.

HEALTH
Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitoring system mobile app debuts in Spanish
Spanish-speaking patients can opt to use the Dexcom G6 app in their preferred language, eliminating a language barrier for optimal care.
New Products
FDA grants EU authorization for Clinitest Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test
The at-home test from Siemens Healthineers provides another option for testing as more consumers seek early detection.
Diagnostics
Smart Meter launches iGlucose for gestational diabetes
Smart Meter said using its iGlucose monitor for gestational diabetes offers pregnant patients a way to test, monitor and manage their blood glucose levels and share the data with their providers.
Diagnostics
PharmaSmart kiosks added to U.S. Validated Device Listing
Devices are added to the VDL after an independent committee of expert physicians determines device eligibility by reviewing clinical performance data.
Diagnostics
Walgreens, Abbott pilot brings COVID-19 tests to EBT cardholders in Philadelphia
Through July 4, people with a Pennsylvania EBT card can receive enough supply of the Abbott BinaxNow COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test to test every member of their family within the FDA’s testing guidelines.
HEALTH
Walgreens offering new COVID-19 testing option for international travelers
Walgreens is offering the Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test, administered by eMed, which meets CDC requirements for travelers returning to the United States from abroad.
Diagnostics
Kroger offering OTC COVID-19 antigen test kits
Kroger joins a slate of other retailers that recently added the Abbott BinaxNow at-home antigen self-test product to their OTC diagnostics offerings.
CVS
CVS Health offering heart-health screening for women in May
From May 9 to 15, the retailer will offer heart-health screenings at its MinuteClinic locations to help women understand their risk for heart disease.
Diagnostics
CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens and Walmart now selling Abbott’s at-home COVID-19 test OTC
Three leading chains are adding an OTC at-home COVID-19 test to their offerings.
Diagnostics
Higi stations now offering heart health risk testing
Higi said the heart health risk test addresses a leading health concern among Higi’s users, who have previously used its health stations to track such indicators of heart health as blood pressure and weight.
In this Issue
Q&A: How 1health’s platform can help pharmacies lead in wellness
DSN spoke with Mehdi Maghsoodnia, CEO of 1health, about the company’s journey and its goals to help mass retailers and pharmacies be more efficient and effective.
RETAIL NEWS
Walgreens Find Care adds SpineZone’s back, neck treatment program
SpineZone’s online platform for back, neck and other joint treatments is now available through the Walgreens Find Care service.

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