Apple Watch

iOS 14 to support Sp02, sleep tracking on Apple Watch?

Also, the future update to the Apple Watch's ECG feature could address inconclusive readings for heart rates between 100 and 120 beats per minute.
wearables

IDC: 336.5M wearable devices shipped in 2019

The worldwide market for wearable devices grew 82.3% in the fourth quarter of 2019 (4Q19), reaching a new high of 118.9 million devices shipped.
electronic health information

HHS finalizes rules to provide patients with more control of their health data

Final rules require access to health information, spur innovation and aim to end information blocking.
Amazon Alexa speaker

Amazon Alexa can now provide you with drug information

Specialized answers about medication information were created specifically for the voice-enabled service.
5g technology

The first 5G healthcare innovation lab in the U.S. is now alive

The nation's first such lab will allow researchers to explore novel healthcare technologies and solutions to enhance patient care and provider experience.
training in a virtual hospital

Middlesex University student nurses get immersive training in a virtual hospital

The digitized hospital ward presents students with 20 different scenarios, including patients with breathing problems, diabetes, Sepsis, allergies and COPD.
Lively Wearable2

Best Buy launches Lively Wearable2 and new mobile app

The new Lively app gives older adults one-touch access to urgent response services via their smartphone, quickly connecting to help if an emergency occurs.
Apple Heartline study

Apple, J&J to study whether Apple Watch can reduce the risk of stroke

The Heartline study, open to people aged 65 and older, will research atrial fibrillation and early detection of stroke using Apple's smartwatch.
Welldoc home

Welldoc, Redox team-up to optimize provider interaction with chronic disease management platform

By ensuring bidirectional integration with EHRs and insights available at the point of care, the partnership will help optimize clinical decision support.
Healthcare Reimagined

Mangrove Capital: Industry outsiders will reinvent healthcare

The firm's report has found that of the top 50 medical apps by monthly active users (MAU), none were conceived and built by doctors.