by Bruce Brown | January 10, 2022 | Health
In July 2021, we wrote about Biobeat’s continuous blood pressure monitor for clinic and home use. We met with Biobeat at CES 2022 via video call. Consumers can now order the Biobeat 24BP Kit for $99 with free shipping included. The price for the kit will be $149...
by Bruce Brown | November 25, 2020 | Health
Remote patient monitoring (RPM) technology was already making great strides in distributed medical care before the pandemic took hold. COVID-19 accentuates the value of medical care that doesn’t require in-person contact. The ability to monitor biometric data...
by Bruce Brown | July 20, 2020 | Health
Blood pressure is one of the most essential vital signs when it comes to monitoring a patient’s health. The traditional method is to use a pressure cuff on a patient’s upper arm and then listen to the sounds of blood flow as the pressure changes. The main...
by Bruce Brown | January 8, 2020 | Health
Omron Healthcare has long been a standard for clinical and consumer blood pressure monitors. At CES 2018, Omron introduced the HeartGuide smartwatch built around an oscillometric blood pressure monitor (the type that squeezes your arm) with a companion smartphone app...
by Alfred Poor | March 18, 2019 | Health
Here are two apparently unrelated facts. About 13% of people in the U.S. aged 12 years or older have hearing loss in both ears. According to some sources, nearly half of fitness band owners have stopped wearing them after just six months. So what’s the...
