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- Fitbit, the leader in wearable technology, and Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), a provider of diagnostic information services, announced the launch of the Wearables for Metabolic Health (WEAR-ME) pilot study.
- This pilot study will explore the potential of wearable devices to revolutionize how we assess and manage metabolic health, a key factor in preventing chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease.
Beyond Steps: Wearables for Deeper Insights
While
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Epicore Biosystems Scores Investment to Scale AI-Powered Hydration Wearables in Asia
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Epicore Biosystems a digital health solutions company developing advanced sweat-sensing wearables to provide real-time personalized hydration insights for performance and safety, today announced that it has received investment from Pegasus Tech Ventures, a global venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, and Denka Company Limited, a Japan-based multinational technology and materials company.The new investment is the first of a larger series and will be used to
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Samsung Expands Its Privileged Health SDK Partner Program
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- Samsung Electronics is pushing the boundaries of preventive healthcare with the expansion of its Privileged Health Software Development Kit (SDK) program.
- This SDK expansion unlocks the Galaxy Watch's cutting-edge sensor technology for developers, fostering partnerships that bring a wave of innovative health solutions to users.
Empowering Users with Personalized Health Insights
At the heart of this program lies user empowerment. By integrating Galaxy Watch
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Withings Launches ScanWatch Nova: A Luxurious Health Scanner on Your Wrist
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- Withings, the pioneer of hybrid smartwatches, unveils its latest innovation: ScanWatch Nova.
- This timepiece seamlessly blends cutting-edge health-tracking technology with exquisite diver-style aesthetics, making it the perfect companion for health-conscious individuals who appreciate luxury.
A Powerful Health Scan on Your Wrist
ScanWatch Nova boasts an array of health-focused features, including:
On-demand medical-grade ECG: Monitor your heart
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Ambiq and Xiaomi Partner on Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Wearable Featuring Advanced Health and Wellness Monitoring
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- Ambiq®, a provider of ultra-low-power semiconductors for IoT endpoints, has announced a new collaboration with Xiaomi, a global provider in consumer electronics and smart manufacturing, to develop the Xiaomi Smart Band 8.
- This new smart band is designed to help consumers define their unique style while providing them with a wide range of health and fitness features.
Xiaomi Smart Band 8: A Reimagined Wearable Experience
The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 marks a
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Meet The Circular Smart Ring Slim, The Slimmest and Lightest Smart Ring in the World
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Following the success of the groundbreaking Circular Ring Pro, Circular, pioneers of smart ring technology, is excited to unveil the Circular Ring Slim, the thinnest, and lightest, most intuitive smart ring in the world and the first to incorporate haptic navigation and alerts.Paired with Kira+, Circular's powerful AI wellness assistant, the sleek Circular Ring Slim assesses 7 biometrics and 142 derived markers 24/7 to help people sleep better and live healthier
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In-Ear Wearable Measures Blood Flow to the Head for Long COVID POTS
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STAT Health emerges from stealth to introduce a 24/7 in-ear wearable that measures blood flow to the head to better understand symptoms such as dizziness, brain fog, headaches, fainting, and fatigue that occur upon standing.These are common symptoms for illnesses like long COVID, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), and other orthostatic (caused by standing) syndromes that affect more
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Withings Health, Vida Health Partner to Enhance Virtual Cardiometabolic Care
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- Vida Health, a virtual cardiometabolic care provider and wearables provider Withings Health Solutions has partnered to provide Vida members with state-of-the-art remote monitoring devices, including the Withings Body Pro cellular scale and the BPM Connect Pro cellular blood pressure monitor.
- Eligible Vida members will receive Withings Body Pro cellular scales, BPM Connect Pro cellular blood pressure monitors, or both. Vida's care teams will gain access to
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BARDA, Evidation Expand Partnership for Early Detection of Influenza-like Illness Using Wearables
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- Evidation has been awarded a contract by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to fund the 2023 Influenza-like Illness (ILI) Detect & Protect Studies.
- This contract will also fund research to expand and better understand the potential impact of Evidation’s FluSmart program to encourage protective
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iRhythm Launches Wearable ECG Heart Monitor
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iRhythm Technologies, Inc. today announced the U.S. launch of its next-generation Zio® monitor and enhanced Zio® long-term continuous monitoring (LTCM) service.Zio monitor is iRhythm’s smallest, lightest and thinnest cardiac monitor, enhancing the cardiac monitoring experience for patients and healthcare providers together with new service enhancements. The new Zio monitor is a prescription-only ECG monitor, which is an integral part of the Zio LTCM service.
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