HSHS Medical Group to integrate Apple Watch into patient care
The idea is to rely on modern mobile technologies to measure on a continuous basis health indicators that are currently measured only in face-to-face visits.
Ochsner piloting Apple Watch to manage chronic diseases
Apple's wearable is used to support Ochsner's Hypertension Digital Medicine Pilot Program which tracks patients struggling to control their blood pressure.
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.
Apple Watch users increase the number of active days increased by almost 31%
The number comes from a massive RAND Corporation study which included 400,000 participants across the US, Europe and South Africa.
Epic working on an Apple Watch notifier app called Limericka
The application would enable doctors to receive alerts, such as test results, on their wrists and, presumingly, be able to respond accordingly.
The upcoming watchOS 5.1.2 update to enable ECG functionality
Announced as one of key features of Apple Watch Series 4, the ECG functionality will be released by the end of the year as part of the next software update.
Survey: Users claim Apple Watch improves their health
Nearly two-thirds of Apple's wearable users are exercising more often and for longer periods of time, according to a survey involving 1,500 users.
Heal launches one-touch house call doctor service for Apple Watch
Unlike traditional doctor visits, Heal doctors spend as much time as needed with each patient for a fixed fee of $99, anytime between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Apple Watch getting firmware update on Sept. 16, already has over 10,000 apps
WatchOS 2.0 will bring a number of new features, including timelapse backgrounds, third party complications, time travel, transit info and GoPro integration.
Apple announces new Watch Series 8, 2nd-gen Watch SE and Watch Ultra
The Cupertino-based giant is also making its Fitness+ service available to all iPhone users...