Apple Watch Can Predict COVID-19 Diagnosis
Study shows that apple watch can predict the test results of COVID-19 one week prior.
Study shows that apple watch can predict the test results of COVID-19 one week prior.
‘The Apple Watch has a tendency of higher SpO2 values than commercial oximeters, however, heart rate measurements were similar in both devices.’
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It notes that "there was no statistical difference in the evaluation of skin colour, wrist circumference, presence of wrist hair, and enamel nail for SpO2 and heart rate measurements in Apple Watch or commercial oximeter devices". The study, from the University of Sao Paulo, was conducted with 100 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and interstitial lung disease from an outpatient pneumology clinic.
It collected SpO2 and heart rate data with Apple Watch Series 6 and compared them to two commercial pulse oximeters.
New Device Uses Apple Watch to Address Nighttime Disorder
The marketing of a new device named Nightware that uses Apple Watch to reduce sleep disturbance related to nightmares has been permitted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The marketing of a new device named Nightware that uses Apple Watch to reduce sleep disturbance related to nightmares has been permitted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
They observed that strong positive correlations between the Apple Watch Series 6 device and commercial oximeters when evaluating heart rate measurements and oximetry measurements.
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Apple Watch Saves Man�s Life
In India, the electrocardiogram (ECG) feature on Apple Watch has saved the life of a 61-year-old Indore resident.
In India, the electrocardiogram (ECG) feature on Apple Watch has saved the life of a 61-year-old Indore resident.
Overall, the study said that "despite a tendency to present higher values when compared to conventional oximetry devices, the Apple Watch device was accurate and similar" although it's important to note that results were made "under controlled conditions".
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Apple Watch Series 6: Redefines Health with Blood Oxygen Sensor
Apple Watch Series 6 has a reliable Blood Oxygen sensor, which helps measure the oxygen saturation of the blood. The app was developed to keep track of respiratory problems that are increase in North India.
Apple Watch Series 6 has a reliable Blood Oxygen sensor, which helps measure the oxygen saturation of the blood. The app was developed to keep track of respiratory problems that are increase in North India.
