Google’s Wristband for Health Tracking
Google’s research division unveiled a new sensor-packed wristband, a medical device, to monitor the vital signs (pulse measuring, heart rhythm and skin temperature). It can also quantify environmental factors such as light exposure and noise levels. Google X can be used in clinical trials or as a doctor-to-patient communication tracking tool. Device could help doctors to get a complete picture of patients’ health related activity, when they are not coming for an examination. It is currently up for test its accuracy in trials. Google will be seeking regulatory approval on both sides of the Atlantic. Detail can be found in Bloomberg:
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