Patient Monitoring
Evidence limited for predicting, monitoring COPD exacerbations via wearable devices
PHILADELPHIA — Despite the growing prevalence of wearable devices, more research is needed before they can be used to predict and monitor COPD exacerbations, according to a presentation at the 2024 GOLD COPD International Conference.
Top in endocrinology: Novel procedure preserves GLP-1 weight loss; preclinical diabetes
The FDA granted breakthrough device designation to an endoscopic procedure that resurfaces the duodenum lining to help people maintain weight loss after discontinuing GLP-1 receptor agonist treatment, according to a press release.
Q&A: Assess full glucose profile, set a plan for treating early-stage type 1 diabetes
NEW ORLEANS — In part three of a three-part video exclusive series, Jonathan D. Leffert, MD, talks with Kimber Simmons, MD, MS, about how providers should discuss treatments for people with early-stage type 1 diabetes.
Q&A: New guidance for monitoring pre-symptomatic type 1 diabetes
NEW ORLEANS — In part two of a three-part video exclusive series, Jonathan D. Leffert, MD, talks with Rifka C. Schulman-Rosenbaum, MD, FACE, FACP, about the steps providers should take when a patient screens positive for type 1 diabetes.
Remote patient monitoring with automated peritoneal dialysis linked to lower mortality
Use of remote patient monitoring programs in adults on automated peritoneal dialysis may be connected to better survival of the technique and lower mortality rates, according to a recently published study.
Continuous cough monitoring beneficial in chronic cough trial
In a trial evaluating a refractory chronic cough treatment, continuous cough monitoring allowed researchers access to an abundance of data and the treatment’s impact over time, according to a presentation at the Hyfe Cough Science Forum.
VIDEO: Remote patient monitoring ‘a wonderful tool’ for asthma care
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Remote patient monitoring and remote therapeutic monitoring can increase access to asthma care, Priya J. Bansal, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, said at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
FDA grants 510(k) clearance to contact-free remote patient monitoring device
The FDA granted class II 510(k) clearance to Sleepiz One+, a contactless remote patient monitoring device that tracks respiration rate, heart rate and movement while at rest, according to a manufacturer-issued press release.
Use of remote patient monitoring up by more than 300% since 2021
The use of remote patient monitoring among health care providers increased from 20% in 2021 to 81% in 2023, according to survey results from Vivalink.
Remote patient monitoring may reduce technique failure for patients using automated PD
A remote patient monitoring program for adults on automated peritoneal dialysis may lead to a lower technique failure rate, according to findings from a recently published observational study.