IMedix

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iMedix
Type of business Private
Type of site
Social networking
Founded2006
Dissolved 2012 (2012) (Acquired)
Headquarters,
United States
Key peopleAmir Leitersdorf, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Iri Amirav, CMO and Co-Founder
URL iMedix.com
LaunchedJanuary, 2006
Current statusReactivated in 2014, 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.

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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

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. [2] It has maintained its significance in the online health community since its reactivation.

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References

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  2. Mark Sullivan "100 Web Sites--The List by Category." PCWorld. Oct 2, 2008
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  4. Mark Sullivan "100 Web Sites--The List by Category." PCWorld. Oct 2, 2008