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Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is one of the most common forms of irregular heart rhythms, and it can lead to stroke and even death. It generally can be managed or even corrected, but as many as one third of the people with the condition are not aware that they have it, as they may not have any symptoms. If you have 90 seconds and an Apple smartphone, you could help provide data … [Read more...]
Study: Remote Monitor Detects Fever Sooner
Patients in hospitals are monitored to keep track of their vital signs. Those in intensive care are connected to monitors that issue alerts when numbers get out of range, but the average patient is only checked at four-hour intervals throughout the day. This is the typical standard-of-care (SOC) method, but it can be slow to notice a rapid change for a vital sign such as body … [Read more...]
Operating System for Medical Devices
So you have a great idea for a new wearable Health Tech device that is going to save lives around the world; what next? Your idea won't help anyone if you don't bring it to market, and the longer you wait, the more investor cash you burn before the revenues start to come in. Speed to market is one of the most critical factors in any technology product. It's a bigger problem for … [Read more...]
Goodbye Hello: Not All Launches Succeed
Crowd-funding has helped many Health Tech devices raise development funds and build a market for new products. Some campaigns have extraordinary success. For example, consider the Hello from Sense. This sleep-tracking device ran a Kickstarter campaign three years ago with the modest goal of raising $100,000. Instead, they raised $2.4 million from nearly 20,000 backers. And … [Read more...]
Illinois Healthcare Provider Turns to Smart Pills
Prescription medication saves lives and improves the quality of life for millions of patients fighting disease and chronic conditions. The big problem, however, is that these medications don't work if the patient doesn't take them. According to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, lack of adherence to medication instructions for patients with chronic diseases … [Read more...]
