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.
| Type of business | Private |
|---|---|
Type of site | Social networking |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | , United States |
| Key people | Amir Leitersdorf, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Iri Amirav, CMO and Co-Founder |
| URL | iMedix.com |
| Launched | January, 2006 |
| Current status | Active |
On May 18, 2011, AVG Technologies acquired iMedix Web Technologies Ltd., aiming for "the integration of iMedix software with the Company’s existing solutions."[1] After shutting down sometime after February 2012, the website was reactivated in 2014 and has been operational since then.
Service and technology
editInitially 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
editiMedix was recognized as one of PCWorld's 100 Incredibly Useful and Interesting Web Sites in 2008.[2] It has maintained its significance in the online health community since its reactivation.
References
edit- ^ a b "AVG TECHNOLOGIES N.V. filed this Form 20-F on 04/26/2012". AVG Technologies N.V. 26 April 2012. Archived from the original on 12 August 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
- ^ Mark Sullivan "100 Web Sites--The List by Category." PCWorld. Oct 2, 2008
- ^ "imedix.com". Internet Archive Wayback Machine. Archived from the original on 3 January 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
- ^ Mark Sullivan "100 Web Sites--The List by Category." PCWorld. Oct 2, 2008