A research team from the Tokyo University of Science has designed a novel sweat sensor for continuous monitoring of lactate, which is helpful for predicting muscle fatigue.
WHAT IT'S ABOUT
In a study, researchers address a common issue in existing microfluidic technologies: when used to monitor sweat biomarkers, microfluidic channels tend to trap air bubbles, thus getting the measurement...
Researchers from the National University of Singapore and A*STAR’s Institute of Materials Research and Engineering have developed an AI-powered sensor patch for monitoring wound recovery.
WHAT IT DOES
Called PETAL (Paper-like Battery-free In situ AI-enabled Multiplexed), the patch comprises five colourimetric sensors in a fluidic panel patterned after a five-petal pinwheel flower. Each of the...
Respiree, a med tech spinoff of Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research, has obtained the United States Food and Drug Administration's 510(k) clearance for its wearable cardio-respiratory sensor device.
The RS001 device directly measures respiration in patients dealing with cardio-pulmonary diseases such as COPD and congestive heart failure.
It is part of Respiree's iRIS...
Auckland-based health technology startup Alimetry has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration for its wearable device for diagnosing gastric disorders.
Gastric Alimetry is a non-invasive test for common stomach disorders, including nausea and vomiting, gastroparesis, and functional dyspepsia.
Alongside the FDA clearance, the company announced the launch of Alimetry, Inc., its...
Researchers from the University of Sydney’s School of Computer Science have developed a 3D-printed sensor bracelet to enable people with hand impairment to use computers and play video games.
The team has received funding from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance and Neurodisability Assist Trust to investigate how the technology can be used to help people living with cerebral palsy.
HOW IT WORKS
According...
BUZUD, a medical device brand in Singapore, has unveiled its latest line of smartwatches with health monitoring features.
Based on a press statement, both DM01 and DM02 smartwatches are built with blood oxygen saturation oximeter sensors to measure blood oxygen levels and monitor sleep quality. It also tracks blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature, as well as steps, distance, and burned...
Amrita University, a private university in India, has launched a wearable health monitoring device for home use.
WHAT IT DOES
Developed by Amrita's Centre for Wireless Networks and Applications, Amrita Spandanam is a wearable device that uses a finger clip to measure six body parameters: blood glucose, blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen, respiratory rate, and 6-lead ECG. According to a...
Indian wellness startup K&L Wellness Technology scores $4M in seed funding
K&L Wellness Technology, a health technology startup in India, has bagged Rs 30 crore ($4 million) from angel investors to launch its wellness app.
According to a news report, the company seeks to redefine wellness through science-based personalised solutions.
K&L Wellness, also known as RESET Tech, provides...
Wearables may be the key to detecting the flu even before a patient begins to show symptoms, according to a new study in JAMA.
The small study zeroed in on two cohorts of participants that volunteered to be infected with the H1N1 virus and the rhinovirus. Researchers developed digital biomarker models that pulled wearable data for early detection of the viruses and severity prediction, which was...
Patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) that use wearables are more likely to use the healthcare system than their peers, according to a new study out of JAMA.
Researchers found that while patients using the wearables had comparable pulse rates to those not using the tech, they were more likely to undergo an ablation procedure than their peers.
"Our cohort study is among the first studies to...
