FDA Clears New Smart Watch to Detect AFib

by William McCleary | August 3, 2022 | Medical

The partnership between iRhythm and Google’s sister company Verily recently got a big boost; the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for the duo’s AI-powered system for monitoring cardiac arrhythmia. The pairing combines the ZEUS...

App Can Help With Opioid Abuse Virtual Treatment

by Bruce Brown | August 1, 2022 | Health, Medical

There is no single solution for all people who struggle with substance abuse disorders. That’s why we’re pleased to report that Groups, a proprietary mobile recovery app, is now available for the 11,000+ members of Groups Recover Together. The...

How Do Wearables Benefit Patients and Doctors?

by William McCleary | August 1, 2022 | Health, Medical

Taking a comprehensive look at the current state of wearable health technology, researchers reviewed 20 studies from Europe and the United States that focus on wearables. They published their results in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. So what conclusions did...

The FDA Okays a Smartphone-Based Kidney Test [video]

by William McCleary | July 29, 2022 | Medical

Following its adoption by the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), the Minuteful Kidney test from Healthy.io has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It’s a smartphone-based ACR test that looks for albumin, a protein...

New Study Shows App Helps Diabetics Manage Their Glucose Levels

by Bruce Brown | July 26, 2022 | Medical

The scourge of diabetes takes a costly toll. According to the CDC’s 2022 National Diabetes Statistics Report, more than 130 million adults in the U.S. have diabetes or prediabetes. That astounding figure adds weight to the impact of recent study results from...

Smart Phone At-Home Sleep Test Now Cleared by FDA

by Bruce Brown | July 25, 2022 | Medical

Australian digital health smartphone app company ResApp Health is not a stranger to long -time readers of Health Tech Insider. In 2016, we covered ResApp’s eponymous smartphone app that captures and identifies the sounds of coughs. ResApp uses machine learning...