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Health Wearable Innovations Across the Globe

WEBHealth Wearable Innovations Across the Globe. April 4, 2024. Joyce Deuley. Photo: SINTEC. Wearable technology has come leaps and bounds over the years, from smart patches to smart jewelry, it seems we’ve entered a new era for wearables. But some researchers don’t think we’ve gone far enough; two teams of researchers across the …

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Hartford HealthCare establishes AI centre

WEBHartford HealthCare establishes AI centre. February 20, 2024. Steve Rogerson. Hartford HealthCare (HHC) in Connecticut is working with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Oxford University in England to advance artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. They have set up a centre for AI innovation in healthcare, …

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Sharp rise in patients sharing wearables data

WEBNovember 6, 2023. Steve Rogerson. There has been a sharp rise in the number of patients willing to share data from wearables with their doctors, according to Texas-based Software Advice. It found that 91% of patients are interested in sharing wearables data with their doctors, up from 56% two years ago. Trust in wearables for medical use has

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IoT in healthcare to top $160bn by 2029

WEBThe global IoT in healthcare market is anticipated to reach $160.1bn by 2029, increasing from $58.8bn in 2024, according to Towards Healthcare, a sister firm of Precedence Research. In 2023, according to the American Hospital Association, about 74% of patients in the USA used telehealth services through the IoT showing tremendous …

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Ferrum raises $6m to bring AI to healthcare

WEBCalifornia-based Ferrum Health has raised $6m to bring artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare. The funding round was led by Urban Innovation Fund, Cercano Management and Singtel Innov8. “We are excited to have the support of Urban Innovation Fund, Singtel Innov8 and Cercano Management in our mission to bring AI to …

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Fitbit tests wearables to improve metabolic health

WEBFitbit tests wearables to improve metabolic health. Fitbit is working with New Jersey-based Quest Diagnostics to study the potential of wearable devices to improve metabolic health, which influences risk of developing several diseases, including diabetes and heart disease. The Wearables for Metabolic Health (Wear-Me) pilot study ( …

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WEF initiative to transform digital healthcare

WEBA World Economic Forum (WEF) initiative, unveiled this month, aims to unlock the transformative potential of digital tools and technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) for healthcare. And it aims to promote the critical importance of concerted public-private collaboration in driving global adoption of these technologies. The …

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Implantable chip monitors body functions

WEBResearchers at Columbia Engineering in New York have developed a single chip that can be injected into the body to monitor and map biological signals. This can be used to support and enhance physiological functions, and treat diseases. Implantable medical devices are transforming healthcare and improving the quality of life for millions …

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Samsung personalises healthcare with b.well

WEBSamsung has integrated with b.well’s Connected Health platform, enabling consumers using the Samsung Health app to create robust longitudinal health records. Longitudinal health records allow individuals and medical professionals to analyse an individual’s long term health trends and predict potential patient outcomes by tying …

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Senet and Telli Health use LoRa to monitor patients

WEBTelli Health and Senet have introduced a remote patient monitoring product powered by LoRaWan technology to increase access to equitable healthcare, particularly for underserved communities. Senet is a New Hampshire-based provider of cloud-based software and services that enable global connectivity and on-demand network build-outs …

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Huawei opens health lab in Finland

WEBChinese tech giant Huawei has opened a laboratory in Finland to carry out research into its health and fitness wearable products. Equipped with the latest testing equipment, the laboratory will serve as the research platform for Huawei’s health and fitness sector. Sized at almost 1000 square metres, the laboratory is equipped with a …

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Microsoft accelerates CVS digital transformation

WEBMicrosoft is helping Rhode Island-based CVS Health reimagine personalised care and accelerate its digital transformation. CVS Health is an American healthcare company that owns retail pharmacy chain CVS Pharmacy, the CVS Caremark pharmacy benefits manager, and Aetna, a health insurance provider. CVS Health and Microsoft …

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FDA clears Sibel wireless vital signs monitor

WEBNorthwestern University spinout Sibel Health has received FDA clearance for its flexible, wireless vital signs monitoring platform. Sibel Health spun out of the Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics at Northwestern University in Illinois. It has received its first 510 (k) clearance from the US Food & Drug Administration for the Anne One

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Mindray vital signs monitors unlock routine observations

WEBChinese medical instrument company Mindray has launched the VS9 and VS8 vital signs monitors to unlock the potential of routine observations, helping medical staff deliver patient-centric care. They include an IoT device manager that provides detailed status and diagnostics of all Mindray vital signs devices and other Mindray products …

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Telehealth and telemedicine to see rapid growth

WEBThe telehealth and telemedicine market is set for a CAGR of 23.2% to reach $285.7bn by 2028, up from $120.4bn in 2023, according to Markets & Markets. The telehealth and telemedicine market is primarily driven by several key factors that contribute to its rapid growth. First, the increasing demand for remote healthcare services, …

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Baicells and Jacs provide private 5G for healthcare

WEBBaicells Technologies and Maryland-based IoT firm Jacs have unveiled end-to-end private 5G options for the healthcare industry. The two companies are offering a turnkey platform to enable connected healthcare via private 5G connectivity that increases security, optimises performance, and can improve care outcomes. Baicells, founded in …

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Siemens Healthineers Are At It Again

WEBApril 4, 2024. Joyce Deuley. At the end of March, Siemens Healthineers announced that their new CIARTIC Move self-driving mobile C-arm has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This technology aims to bring relief to overworked operating room teams. It does this by automating and accelerating intraoperative …

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Philips, Emory temporary farm worker healthcare

WEBPhilips and Emery School of Nursing are working to bring preventive healthcare to temporary farm workers and their families in Georgia. Temporary farm workers and their families often lack access to healthcare. For both adults and children, lack of healthcare continuity can impact long-term health and development. Working with …

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Welov connects air purifier to Matter and Apple Health

WEBWelov, a brand of California-based AiDot, has introduced what it claims is the world’s first air purifier that is Matter certified and connects to Apple Health. Matter unifies smart devices across brands and platforms, enabling seamless communication. Users can integrate the Matter P200 Pro air purifier into their chosen smart home …

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