Wearable Device
Q&A: Head coil aims to assist treatment for Alzheimer’s, bipolar, PTSD, depression
Earlier this year, Alzamend Neuro announced the completion of a device designed by Tesla Dynamic Coils, to monitor lithium levels in the brain, which will help researchers identify therapeutic target doses for a range of neuropsychiatric conditions.
Q&A: Wearable devices may help IBD patients track flares in ‘the comfort of their homes’
Physiological metrics captured via wearable devices may help identify and predict flares in inflammatory bowel disease, Robert P. Hirten, MD, told Healio, and could potentially play a role in remote monitoring of disease activity.
Wearable devices feasible for tracking effects of antiseizure meds
LOS ANGELES — For young people with epilepsy, wearable devices may be a feasible method for tracking the effects of antiseizure medications on the autonomic nervous system, according to a presenter.
VIDEO: Wearable EEG system provides real-time data on patients with epilepsy
A wearable, portable electroencelphalogram, or EEG, system will allow clinicians to rapidly review real-time seizure-related neurologic events in those with epilepsy, Epitel CEO and founder Mark Lehmkuhle, PhD, stated in this Healio video.
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.
Nearly 70% of patients with inflammatory rheumatic disease miss physical activity targets
More than two-thirds patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases fall short of physical activity targets for moderate-to-vigorous exercise, according to data published in Rheumatology Advances in Practice.
Catch up on the latest stroke research in observance of World Stroke Day
October 29 is World Stroke Day, which aims to raise awareness of the condition and how to prevent it.
Noninvasive, wearable device feasible for determining stroke risk
Noninvasive speckle contrast optical spectroscopy may be a feasible method for determining whether individuals are at high or low risk for stroke, according to a study published in Biomedical Optics Express.
‘It is the future of health care’: New monitoring app gives providers real-time PROM data
A novel remote monitoring app could help patients provide real-time information about their disease — including flares and other health care visits — to their rheumatologist in the long durations between visits.
FDA grants 510(k) clearance to snoring-reducing device
The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Mouth Guard+, a mandibular advancement device designed to reduce snoring, according to a press release from SnoreLessNow.