The advent of wearable technology has revolutionized healthcare, offering unprecedented opportunities for managing chronic conditions like Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's affects millions worldwide, manifesting in symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and impaired balance. Traditional treatments primarily focus on managing symptoms through medication and physical therapy, which often requires regular doctor visits and constant adjustments. However, wearable technology presents a transformative
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Google’s Pixel Watch 3 Receives FDA Clearance for Loss of Pulse Detection Feature
What You Should Know:
- Google today announced a major advancement in wearable technology with the FDA clearance of its Loss of Pulse Detection feature for the Pixel Watch 3.
- The feature can detect when a user experiences a loss of pulse, a potentially life-threatening event such as cardiac arrest, and automatically contact emergency services if the user is unresponsive.
- Now, with FDA clearance, Google will begin rolling out Loss of Pulse Detection in the United States
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Epicore Biosystems Raises $26M to Advance Sweat-Sensing Wearables
What You Should Know:
- Epicore Biosystems, an innovator in sweat-sensing wearables, today announced a $26M in Series B funding round led by the Steele Foundation for Hope (SFFH).
- The investment will accelerate the global adoption of Epicore's personalized hydration and cloud analytics platform and support the company's expansion into new health applications, including kidney health, women's health, malnutrition, and environmental toxin exposure.
Sweat-Sensing
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Wearable Devices Can Predict IBD Flare-Ups Weeks in Advance, Mount Sinai Study Finds
What You Should Know:
- A new study from Mount Sinai researchers has revealed that wearable devices, like smartwatches and fitness trackers, can effectively identify, differentiate, and even predict flare-ups in individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
- The research findings, published in the journal Gastroenterology, opens up exciting possibilities for continuous disease monitoring and proactive management of IBD using widely available technology.
IBD, which
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ŌURA Secures $200M to Fuel Growth and Innovation in Health Wearables
What You Should Know:
- ŌURA, the company behind the world's leading smart ring, has announced the completion of a $200 million Series D funding round, raising its valuation to $5.2B.
- This significant investment, with participation from Fidelity Management & Research Company and Dexcom, reflects ŌURA's strong momentum and its potential to transform the healthcare landscape.
Driving the Future of Health Wearables
ŌURA has been redefining health wearables since its
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Ultrahuman Launches Free AI-Powered Ovulation Tracking
What You Should Know:
- Ultrahuman, a leader in health optimization technology, is transforming how women track their fertility with the launch of its new Cycle & Ovulation PowerPlug.
- Now available for free to all Ultrahuman Ring AIR users, the new feature leverages cutting-edge biomarker technology and AI to provide a more accurate and user-friendly approach to fertility tracking.
Simplifying and Enhancing Fertility Tracking
Traditional methods of fertility
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Movano Health Receives FDA Clearance for Evie Ring Pulse Oximeter
What You Should Know:
- Movano Health, a health technology innovator, has achieved a significant milestone with the FDA 510(k) clearance of the pulse oximeter integrated into its Evie Ring.
- The FDA clearance paves the way for Movano to pursue new opportunities in health monitoring solutions, including clinical trials, post-clinical management, and remote patient monitoring.
Addressing the Limitations of Traditional Pulse Oximeters
Traditional pulse oximeters can be
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DexCom and ŌURA Partner to Optimize Metabolic Health Tracking
What You Should Know:
- DexCom, the global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), and ŌURA, the maker of the leading smart ring, have announced a strategic partnership to help millions of people improve their metabolic health.
- The collaboration will integrate Dexcom's glucose data with ŌURA's comprehensive health metrics, providing users with a more holistic view of their well-being.
A Holistic Approach to Metabolic Health
By combining Dexcom's CGM data with
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HLTH: Essence Healthcare to Offer Free Oura Ring to Medicare Advantage Members
What You Should Know:
- Essence Healthcare, a provider of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans forms a new partnership with ŌURA, the maker of the Oura Ring.
- Starting in 2025, eligible Essence MA members will receive a complimentary Oura Ring and a subscription to the Oura App, giving them access to advanced biometric tracking and personalized health insights.
Empowering Members with Data-Driven Insights
This unique benefit, a first for any MA plan, reflects Essence's
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Emteq Labs Unveils World’s First Emotion-Sensing Eyewear for Health and Beyond
What You Should Know:
- Emteq Labs, a pioneer in emotion-recognition wearable technology, has announced the upcoming launch of Sense, groundbreaking eyewear that can detect and analyze emotions in real-time.
- The company also announced the appointment of Steen Strand, former head of Snap Inc.'s hardware division, as CEO.
Sense: A New Era of Emotion-Aware Technology
Sense is the culmination of a decade of research and development by Emteq Labs, led by renowned surgeon and
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