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Apple Unveils 3 New Medical Studies to Launch on Research App This Fall

by Jasmine Pennic 09/10/2019 Leave a Comment

Apple Unveils 3 New Medical Studies to Launch on Research App This Fall

In collaboration with medical institutions, Apple announces three new medical studies on the Research app that will examine hearing, women’s mobility, and heart health. Participants will contribute to potential medical discoveries and help create the next generation of innovative health products. The Research app will be available as a free download in the App Store later this year. Apple today announced three medical studies, in partnership with leading academic and
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Withings Move ECG Smartwatch with Instant AFib Detection Debuts in Europe

by Fred Pennic 09/05/2019 Leave a Comment

Withings Move ECG Smartwatch with Instant AFib Detection Debuts in Europe

- Withings Move ECG, the world’s first analog watch to record an electrocardiogram (ECG) on-demand, is now available in Europe, following CE marking for medical devices. - Move ECG syncs automatically with the accompanying Health Mate app, which instantaneously classifies the user’s heart rhythm as AFib or normal sinus rhythm. - Move ECG is available today at the price of €129.95/£129.95 at withings.com and main retail partners and works both on iOS and Android. Withings Move ECG,
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iRhythm, Verily Collaborate to Develop Atrial Fibrillation Detection Solution

by Jasmine Pennic 09/05/2019 Leave a Comment

iRhythm, Verily Collaborate to Develop Atrial Fibrillation Detection Solution

- iRhythm and Verily collaborate to develop health management solutions for atrial fibrillation patients.- The iRhythm and Verily collaboration aims to address this underserved population at risk for asymptomatic or silent AFib.- iRhythm will make an upfront payment to Verily of $5 million and potential milestone payments of up to $12.75 million.iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is teaming up with Verily, an Alphabet company focused on the development of digital health solutions aimed at improving the
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How Tech Giants are Helping Providers Reinvent Patient Care

by Alyssa Rapp, CEO of Surgical Solutions 08/19/2019 Leave a Comment

How Tech Giants are Helping Providers Reinvent Patient Care

Healthcare costs are on the rise, and they show no signs of leveling off. According to the latest data available from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, healthcare spending in the United States reached $3.5 trillion in 2017, or $10,739 per person. Those costs are projected to rise by about five percent year-over-year. As expenditures continue to skyrocket, healthcare providers are looking to new technologies and care strategies that can help them treat patients more effectively at a
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What’s the Difference: A Look at Consumer and Medical-Grade Wearables in Healthcare

by Erica Garvin 07/08/2019 Leave a Comment

What’s the Difference: A Look at Consumer and Medical-Grade Wearables in Healthcare

Can both consumer and medical-grade wearables work together to fill healthcare’s care gaps? Dr. Sunil Kapur shares his insights. What does Abbott’s Confirm Rx insertable cardiac monitor (ICM) and the latest Apple Watch have in common? The answer: more than you think, and perhaps not nearly enough. Today, consumer and medical-grade wearables may live in different markets, but they are aligning on a similar long-term objective—capturing critical data to improve outcomes. “People want to
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Philips, Medtronic Partner to Advance The Image-Guided Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

by Jasmine Pennic 05/10/2019 Leave a Comment

Philips, Medtronic Partner to Advance The Image-Guided Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

Royal Philips has announced a collaboration with Medtronic to further advance treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF), a common heart rhythm disorder. Through the agreement, Medtronic will facilitate sales of products on behalf of Philips to provide an innovative, integrated image guidance solution for cryoablation procedures.Impact of Atrial FibrillationAtrial fibrillation (AF) affects more than 33 million people worldwide. Cryoballoon ablation is used in a minimally invasive
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Cardiogram’s Wearable Based Monitoring Tool Is Now Covered by Oscar

by Fred Pennic 04/26/2019 Leave a Comment

Cardiogram’s Wearable Based Monitoring Tool Is Now Covered by Insurer Oscar

Cardiogram is a digital health company announced that it's wearable-based monitoring for atrial fibrillation and diabetes is now covered by Oscar Health Insurance, without paying out of pocket. The coverage will help provide end-to-end preventive care: continuous wearable monitoring, convenient testing, contextualized results, and clinical triage.Impact of Chronic ConditionsFor chronic conditions like diabetes, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and sleep apnea, anywhere between 20–80% of cases
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5 Groundbreaking Findings from the Stanford and Apple Heart Study

by Jasmine Pennic 03/18/2019 Leave a Comment

5 Key Findings from the Stanford and Apple Heart Study

Stanford Medicine researchers recently released preliminary results of the Apple Heart Study, the largest study ever of its kind, which enrolled over 400,000 participants from all 50 states in a span of only eight months. Apple Heart Study Overview Presented at American College of Cardiology’s 68th Annual Scientific Session and Expo in New Orleans, the study was launched in 2017 to  evaluate Apple Watch’s irregular rhythm notification, which occasionally checks the heart's rhythm in the
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Apple, Stanford Launches Heart Study App to Identify Irregular Heart Rhythms

by Jasmine Pennic 11/30/2017 Leave a Comment

Apple Launches Heart App Study to Identify Irregular Heart Rhythms

Apple in partnership with Stanford Medicine has announced the  launch of the Apple Heart Study app, a first-of-its-kind innovative research study using Apple Watch’s heart rate sensor to collect data on irregular heart rhythms and notify users who may be experiencing atrial fibrillation (AFib). The Apple Heart Study app uses this technology to identify an irregular heart rhythm.Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), is the most common heart arrhythmia, and a leading cause of stroke. AFib affects more than
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Medical Device Company BioSig Lands 10-Year with Strategic Partnership with Mayo Clinic

by Fred Pennic 03/17/2017 Leave a Comment

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Medical device company BioSig has inked a 10-year strategic partnership with Mayo Clinic and Mayo Clinic Ventures. The expanded par expanded collaboration with Mayo builds upon the work realized under the Advanced Clinical Research Program that was signed with Mayo Clinic in March 2016.Partnership DetailsAs part of 10-year agreement, BioSig and Mayo will be developing advanced clinical features and applications for the company’s PURE EP System, which is addressing an unmet technology need for
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