🧑🔬Interesting new study out of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), shows risk of AFib is 3 times more common than previously thought - affecting 10.5M adults in America (or 5% of the population). 🏥 The increase is heavily influenced by lifestyle choices that produce chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, sleep apnea and other medical problems that can lead to more likely developing AFib. ⌚️Luckily, consumer wearables devices are increasingly able to proactively identify heart conditions like AFIb in order to help identify preventative health actions. Accuracy of these devices is critical to gaining trust from physicians and eliminating the fatigue from too many false alarms. #AFib #PreventativeHealth #DigitalHealth #wearables https://lnkd.in/ggtNHP64
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👂 At FaceHeart, We Listen to What YOU Need! Keeping a close watch on what matters most to people, we understand that in today's modern and stressful world, questions about stress levels, heart conditions, hypertension, and other related conditions, as well as respiratory issues, are on everyone's mind. Our innovative FaceHeart Vitals™ harnesses AI-powered, video-based technology to deliver contactless and accurate vital signs measurements, addressing these urgent health concerns directly. With #FDA clearance, our solution provides unparalleled comfort and convenience, enabling users to monitor key health indicators such as heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and stress levels. FaceHeart Vitals™ delivers rapid and accurate results, helping you manage your health proactively. Doing away with cumbersome and expensive devices or wearables, all you need is a smartphone/tablet/laptop and you can easily stay informed and take control of your well-being! ...And we have #NEW and #EXCITING indicators coming up! Because we LISTEN to YOU. To Learn More: https://faceheart.com/ To contact us: https://lnkd.in/gXqmNjig
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Wearable devices like smartwatches are becoming increasingly popular for heart health monitoring. A recent article in the The Times Of India highlights some of the key benefits: 1. Smart alerts can prompt earlier medical attention, enhancing treatment options. 2. They enable patients to track their health metrics daily, supporting treatment compliance, follow-ups, and lifestyle changes. 3. These devices can help detect AFib and monitor heart rhythm, with some even offering blood pressure and ECG monitoring for real-time health assessments. While these tools are excellent for preventive monitoring, they don't replace traditional medical checkups due to potential limitations like false negatives from low battery or the inability to detect specific conditions. Hence, regular monitoring through in-person or online consultations remains essential. #CVD #Hearthealth #Remotemonitoring #ECGMonitoring
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In light of recent discussions around the accuracy of wearable health technologies, I want to emphasize the commitment of Smartest Technologies to precision and reliability in diabetes prevention. Unlike devices that offer generalized health tracking through non-invasive sensors, our product is designed to analyze actual blood samples. This method ensures the most accurate results possible, providing individuals with the correct information they need to manage their health effectively. #AccuracyMatters #DiabetesPrevention #TrustworthyTech #HealthInnovation #SmartestTechnologies
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Noninvasive glucose monitoring has long been touted as the "Holy Grail" for diabetes management, and it's a topic that has been researched extensively for many years now. But to date we haven't seen a successful example actually reach the market even with big players trying their hand. Now some of this is because the fundamental physics of the methods used don't work, but I don't think we should automatically assume we'll never have a noninvasive glucose monitor. Especially with how commonplace biometric monitoring is now with smartwatches, it's no secret how some of the tech giants are looking at adding this functionality into their smartwatch lines - there is an active drive and funding for relevant development. With all the hype and development around AI now, I revisited the industry to see what if the gaps in technology could be filled. With both a push and a pull, the question is if the time and place is right - is the technology at the right stage for adoption? Below is an introductory document for those completely new to the topic - hopefully it gives a good idea on how some of the more common approaches actually work. I do have more research in a longer document - if you'd like to get access to that including my own thoughts on the future of the industry, comment "NIGM" below. #medtech #diabetes #wellness #
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