by Alfred Poor | September 3, 2015 | Medical
It’s a good news/bad news story. According to a tweet by a cardiologist, a patient used data from his Apple Watch to track his heartbeat because he was experiencing dizziness. The watch data showed episodes of very fast and very slow heart rates. The patient...
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by riddhi | September 2, 2015 | Fitness, Health
Smartwatches have caught consumer attention for over a year. Almost all these watches have a display that captures all the relevant health and fitness data as well as shows information such as texts, calendar items, and incoming messages among other things. Sony has...
by Alfred Poor | September 2, 2015 | Medical
The vocabulary word for today is “optogenetics.” It refers to a process that uses light to control living neurons that are light-sensitive. The neurons contain photosensitive proteins, either through selective breeding or through the use of viruses that...
by riddhi | September 1, 2015 | Fitness, Health
Heart health monitoring is very important and a number of devices provide the feature these days. While chest straps may be losing some ground, Wahoo’s Tickr is a wearable chest strap that has unique features that make it desirable for heart and health monitoring....
by Alfred Poor | September 1, 2015 | Health, Medical
Wearable Health Tech devices not only collect biometric data about patients around the clock, they also make it practical for healthcare workers to consult with patients without having to meet with them face to face under some circumstances. The market research firm...
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by riddhi | August 31, 2015 | Health, Medical
Wearables have found various applications in healthcare from monitoring health and daily routines to keeping track of vital signs during emergency situations. These devices, in a slightly different form, also have found use among pet owners. Wearables are being used...
