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Fitbit Study Reveals Sleep Duration, Quality, and Consistency Linked to Wide Range of Health Outcomes

by Fred Pennic 07/29/2024 Leave a Comment

Fitbit Study Reveals Sleep Duration, Quality, and Consistency Linked to Wide Range of Health Outcomes

What You Should Know:  - A groundbreaking new study published in Nature Medicine has unveiled the profound impact of sleep duration, quality, and consistency on human health.  - Leveraging data from nearly 6.5 million nights of sleep collected from over 6,700 Fitbit users, researchers have uncovered significant correlations between sleep patterns and a wide range of health outcomes. Why Sleep Duration and Quality Matters The study, a collaboration between Vanderbilt
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Fitbit and Quest Diagnostics Launches Wearables for Metabolic Health Pilot Study

by Jasmine Pennic 01/18/2024 Leave a Comment

Fitbit and Quest Diagnostics Launches Wearables for Metabolic Health Pilot Study

What You Should Know: - 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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LifeOmic Launches Patient Engagement App to Automate Patient Pathways

by Syed Hamza Sohail 04/11/2023 Leave a Comment

LifeOmic Launches Patient Engagement App to Automate Patient Pathways

What You Should Know: LifeOmic, a healthcare technology company powering precision health with its end-to-end software solution, the LifeOmic Platform, today announced the launch of its Patient Mobile App. LifeOmic’s Patient Mobile App enables the two-way connection between the healthcare team and patient. With the LifeOmic Patient Mobile App, healthcare providers have access to a highly configurable solution that integrates directly into their existingworkflows to meet
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The Evolution from Hearing Aids to Wellness Devices

by Brian Taylor, AuD, Sr. Director of Audiology for Signia 01/03/2023 Leave a Comment

The Evolution from Hearing Aids to Wellness Devices

Here’s what we know from decades of research: Hearing loss affects health and well-being, but people with hearing loss are often reluctant to wear hearing aids. Of course, they’re doing themselves no favors. But when they do finally opt for hearing assistance (on average, about seven years after they learn they need it), we also now know that the longer people wear hearing aids — throughout the day, for instance, rather than just in certain situations — the healthier they tend to be. Better
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HLTH22 Day 3 News Summary

by HITC Staff 11/16/2022 Leave a Comment

17 HLTH 2022 Predictions from Digital Health Executives to Watch

DispatchHealth Raises $330M for Hospital-at-Home Care DispatchHealth, a provider of in-home medical care raises $330M led by Optum Ventures with support from current investors such as Humana (NYSE: HUM), Oak HC/FT, Echo Health Ventures and Questa Capital. New investors included Adams Street Partners, the Olayan Group, Silicon Valley Bank, Pegasus Tech Ventures and Blue Shield of California. Patients and their care partners can request DispatchHealth medical care via phone, mobile app, or
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Ascensia Launches Diabetes Management and Analytics Platform in the U.S

by Syed Hamza Sohail 11/04/2022 Leave a Comment

Ascensia Launches Diabetes Management and Analytics Platform in the U.S

What You Should Know: - Ascensia Diabetes Care, a global diabetes care company, maker of the CONTOUR® blood glucose monitoring (BGM) system portfolio and exclusive distributor of Eversense® Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems, has launched its online diabetes management and analytics platform GlucoContro.online in the United States. - Now available in more than 15 countries globally and in the process of further expansion, GlucoContro.online support diabetes management by
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Fitbit Enters Substance Abuse Recovery with Pretaa Partnership

by Fred Pennic 10/11/2022 Leave a Comment

Fitbit Enters Substance Abuse Recovery with Pretaa Partnership

What You Should Know: - Fitbit announced that they are partnering with behavioral analytics company Pretaa to improve outcomes for the millions of Americans affected by substance abuse. Pretaa analyzes information from wearable devices worn by those recovering from substance abuse and (with patient consent) notifies their care providers, friends and family members when they might need additional support. - Research indicates that the onset of the pandemic was associated with an
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Samsung Expands Its Health and Wellness Ecosystem with New Developer Tools

by Jasmine Pennic 10/11/2022 Leave a Comment

Samsung Expands Its Health and Wellness Ecosystem with New Developer Tools

What You Should Know: - Samsung Electronics unveiled a series of new tools ahead of the Samsung Developer Conference 2022 (SDC2022) that will aid developers and communities in shaping health, wellness and safety habits for consumers everywhere. - These developer tools include the Samsung Privileged Health SDK program for select partners, the Fall Detection API to support user safety, Samsung’s new end-to-end research solution for educational, clinical and healthcare programmers,
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Fitbit & Google Cloud Launches Device Connect for Fitbit

by Fred Pennic 09/27/2022 Leave a Comment

Fitbit & Google Cloud Launches Device Connect for Fitbit

What You Should Know: - Today, Fitbit Health Solutions and Google Cloud are introducing Device Connect for Fitbit, which empowers healthcare and life sciences enterprises with accelerated analytics and insights to help people live healthier lives. - Fitbit data from their consenting users is made available through the Fitbit Web API, providing users with control over what data they choose to share and ensuring secure data storage and protection. Unlocking
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Analysis: How Will The Roadmap for Diagnostic Cardiology Devices Develop?

by Kelly Patrick, Principal Analyst at Signify Research 06/30/2022 Leave a Comment

Analysis: How Will The Roadmap for Diagnostic Cardiology Devices Develop?

Like most healthcare markets, the diagnostic cardiology market has had a bumpy ride in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic saw global revenues for Resting ECG devices increase in 2020, whilst ECG Management Systems, Stress ECG and Traditional Holter ECG solutions saw a market decline. Country lockdowns resulted in reduced cardiology services during the peak of the pandemic, as non-urgent appointments were delayed. 2021 showed relief for cardiac facilities as providers started to deal with the
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