New smartphone sensor checks your blood pressure It’s more convenient than a cuff and could help patients monitor hypertension at … READ MORE
The secret to a high tech concierge medical office? Data The exam room is where the real magic happens. The first thing members see when they … READ MORE
UBC engineers advance the capability of wearable tech A new low-cost ultra-stretchable sensor can do more with less. Creating the perfect … READ MORE
Stretchable electronics a ‘game changer’ for stroke recovery treatment A groundbreaking new wearable designed to be worn on the throat could be a … READ MORE
First smart watch cleared by FDA for use in neurology Beautiful wearable device brings revolutionary help for people living with epilepsy. … READ MORE
Cardiogram DeepHeart detects diabetes through smartwatches A new study from Cardiogram suggests that ordinary wearables like Fitbit and Apple … READ MORE
Olympic athletes need precision, now they can have precision health A new analytics tool will help provide information to clinicians to help them … READ MORE
Biosensors will be inexpensive, do more, go everywhere When it comes to biometric sensors, human skin isn’t an ally. It’s an … READ MORE
Biometric gloves coming to F1 racing in 2018 The FIA is set to introduce a new race glove into Formula One that sends potentially … READ MORE
Analysis shows lack of evidence that wearable biosensors improve patient outcomes Devices lack high-quality research into effectiveness in healthcare setting. … READ MORE
Apple’s plan to put medical records on your iPhone Apple wants to change how you access your medical records. Today the company … READ MORE
People with tetraplegia gain rapid use of brain-computer interface A new approach to calibrating the pioneering BrainGate brain-computer interface … READ MORE
Researchers develop world’s smallest wearable device Team led by engineer John Rogers worked with L’Oréal to launch first-of-its kind, … READ MORE
Apple Heart Study is the biggest ever, but with a catch Last November, Apple Watch owners began receiving recruitment emails from … READ MORE
Cooper Hewitt presents “Access+Ability” with more than 70 empowering designs Providing a major platform for the growing movement toward accessibility and … READ MORE
New research reveals how gardeners can dig for health without injury New research from Coventry University and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) … READ MORE
Samsung SmartSuit for Olympic Winter Games 2018 Samsung created a SmartSuit to help improve training for Dutch short track speed … READ MORE
Woman with eye-tracking software communicates with mom for first time since 1996 Using eye-motion camera and tablet software, breakthrough occurred during Christmas … READ MORE
How Apple Watch saved one man’s life Scott Killian never imagined his Apple Watch might save his life, but that’s … READ MORE
KardiaBand for the Apple Watch records ECG, detects atrial fibrillation Watching the rhythm of your heart is getting quite a bit easier. AliveCor, the … READ MORE
Sensor-equipped glove takes the guesswork out of measuring spasticity Everyone experiences stiff muscles from time to time, whether after a rigorous … READ MORE
Home monitored rehab following total knee replacement Claris Reflex is a wearable sensor that provides 24/7 continuous monitoring of … READ MORE
NHS starts offering GP appointments via video call The doctor will Skype you now – in the United Kingdom. A 24-hour service has been … READ MORE
The pathway to patient data ownership and better health Digital health data are rapidly expanding to include patient-reported outcomes, … READ MORE
An app a day keeps the doctor away Healthcare is poised for an upheaval, with the arrival of artificially intelligent … READ MORE
What AI-enhanced healthcare could look like in 5 years This summer, KPCB partner Mary Meeker’s 2017 Internet Trends report singled out … READ MORE
The medical profession’s digital revolution is here The health care sector is facing a far-reaching and unpredictable revolution. … READ MORE
Smart shoe insoles and phone app provide gait info on every step A proper running technique focusing on every step can help an athlete increase … READ MORE
Fitness trackers accurately measure heart rate but not calories burned A Stanford inquiry into the accuracy of seven wristband activity monitors showed … READ MORE
Does smart clothing have a future? This fall it will be possible to answer a call just by making a simple gesture on … READ MORE