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Fitbits may be the answer to nurse fatigue

December 31, 2018

Activity trackers might lead to better outcomes for hospital patients — when nurses wear them.... Continue reading

Using wearable technology properly is considered the ‘wild, wild west’

March 15, 2019

Reed Ferber’s study research is the first to set guidelines on how to properly use data from wearable technology in the real world.... Continue reading

Wearables/Sensors3 min read

Activity tracker predicts hospital stay after surgery

February 7, 2019

A study shows that using Fitbit activity monitors to measure steps taken in the days after surgery can predict which patients leave the hospital sooner. ... Continue reading

Wearables/Sensors2 min read

Do fitness trackers help you lose weight?

January 20, 2019

The new year is here, and that means new year's resolutions are in full swing. For those trying to lose weight or become more active, a smart fitness device lik... Continue reading

Wearables/Sensors4 min read

From TechGiants to HealthTechGiants?

December 1, 2018

Alphabet, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft are all building technologies that have the potential to transform the delivery of care. Here are some examples of BigTech's road into healthcare. ... Continue reading

Tech/IT14 min read

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Combining wearables and AI to predict blood pressure

October 14, 2018

Engineers used wearable off-the-shelf technology and machine learning to predict an individual’s blood pressure and provide personalized recommendations to lower it based on this data.... Continue reading

Wearables/Sensors2 min read

A smart wristband with a wireless connection to smartphones.

Smart wristband monitors heart rates and physical activity

August 13, 2018

Engineers have created biosensor technology with a wireless connection to smartphones that will enable a new wave of personal health.... Continue reading

Wearables/Sensors2 min read

Keeping watch on mental health

May 25, 2018

Increasingly popular smart watches can be used to help clinicians identify early warning signs of mental health disorders and monitor the success of treatment.... Continue reading

Wearables/Sensors2 min read

Scientists use wearables to track patient data

June 19, 2017

From Fitbit trackers to sticky patches, Northwestern scientists and clinicians are using wearable technology to gather a wealth of novel information about patients and to devise innovative ways to treat and prevent disease.... Continue reading

Wearables/Sensors5 min read