iMedix is a health
search engine
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and
social network service
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that was founded in 2006 by Amir Leitersdorf and Iri Amirav in the United States, with its R&D based in
Herzeliya
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, Israel. It utilizes advanced proprietary algorithms to provide information in response to medical questions and concerns.
On May 18, 2011,
AVG Technologies
AVG Technologies B.V. is a brand of cybersecurity, privacy, performance and utility software applications for desktop computers and mobile devices developed by Avast, a part of Gen Digital. AVG was a cybersecurity software company founded in 199 ...
acquired iMedix Web Technologies Ltd., aiming for "the integration of iMedix software with the Company’s existing solutions."
After shutting down sometime after February 2012, the website was reactivated in 2014 and has been operational since then.
Service and technology
Initially offering a combination of a health search engine and a collaborative community platform, iMedix has evolved to continue serving as a valuable resource for individuals seeking health-related knowledge and advice.
Reception
iMedix was recognized as one of ''
PCWorld
''PC World'' (stylized as PCWorld) is a global computer magazine published monthly by IDG. Since 2013, it has been an online-only publication.
It offers advice on various aspects of PCs and related items, the Internet, and other personal te ...
s ''100 Incredibly Useful and Interesting Web Sites'' in 2008. It has maintained its significance in the online health community since its reactivation.
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[Mark Sullivan]
100 Web Sites--The List by Category
" ''PCWorld''. Oct 2, 2008
External links
iMedix Official WebsiteiMedix on Techcrunch
American medical websites
Online support groups
Social networking services
Internet properties established in 2006
Health education
Medical and health organizations based in the United States
Web portals
Medical databases