IMedix
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{{Infobox website
| name = iMedix
| company_type = Private
| foundation = 2006
| location_city = New York City
| location_country = United States
| key_people = Amir Leitersdorf, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Iri Amirav, CMO and Co-Founder
| url = [https://www.imedix.com iMedix.com]
| website_type = Social networking
| launch_date = January, 2006
| current_status = Active
}}
iMedix is a health search engine and social network service that was founded in 2006 by Amir Leitersdorf and Iri Amirav in the United States, with its R&D based in Herzeliya, Israel. It utilizes advanced proprietary algorithms to provide information in response to medical questions and concerns.
On May 18, 2011, AVG Technologies acquired iMedix Web Technologies Ltd., aiming for "the integration of iMedix software with the Company’s existing solutions."{{cite web|url=http://investors.avg.com/mobile.view?c=250967&v=202&d=3&id=aHR0cDovL2FwaS50ZW5rd2l6YXJkLmNvbS9maWxpbmcueG1sP2lwYWdlPTgyMTgxMjEmRFNFUT0xJlNFUT0xMTcmU1FERVNDPVNFQ1RJT05fUEFHRSZleHA9JnN1YnNpZD01Nw%3D%3D |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20160812164042/http://investors.avg.com/mobile.view?c=250967&v=202&d=3&id=aHR0cDovL2FwaS50ZW5rd2l6YXJkLmNvbS9maWxpbmcueG1sP2lwYWdlPTgyMTgxMjEmRFNFUT0xJlNFUT0xMTcmU1FERVNDPVNFQ1RJT05fUEFHRSZleHA9JnN1YnNpZD01Nw%3D%3D |title=AVG TECHNOLOGIES N.V. filed this Form 20-F on 04/26/2012 |publisher=AVG Technologies N.V |date=26 April 2012 |archivedate=12 August 2016 |accessdate=12 August 2016 |url-status=dead }} 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's 100 Incredibly Useful and Interesting Web Sites in 2008.Mark Sullivan "[http://www.pcworld.com/article/151771/100_web_sitesthe_list_by_category.html 100 Web Sites--The List by Category]." PCWorld. Oct 2, 2008 It has maintained its significance in the online health community since its reactivation.
References
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External links
- [https://www.imedix.com iMedix Official Website]
- [https://techcrunch.com/2007/12/10/health-search-patient-social-network-imedix/ iMedix on Techcrunch]
Category:American medical websites
Category:Online support groups
Category:Social networking services
Category:Internet properties established in 2006
Category:Medical and health organizations based in the United States