Researchers have used machine learning technologies to develop an algorithm that converts data from a small, lightweight, waterproof wearable sensor taped to the lower back into an accurate estimate of step length. The model ...
Jul 15, 2024
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A study published in Nature Medicine examined if a commercially-available fitness tracker and smartphone could continuously monitor the response to medications, and provide clinical information similar to in-person hospital ...
Jul 15, 2024
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Researchers at University of Tsukuba have pioneered a state-of-the-art wearable device capable of precisely and continuously measuring trace perspiration amounts. This innovative device is adept at monitoring perspiration ...
Jul 3, 2024
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Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) are increasingly transforming the medical field by enhancing diagnostic accuracy, prognostic predictions, precision treatments, and operational efficiency ...
Jul 2, 2024
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Balance can be impacted by various factors, including diseases such as Parkinson's disease, acute and chronic injuries to the nervous system, and the natural aging process. Accurately assessing balance in patients is important ...
Jun 26, 2024
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A new review in the Journal of Medical Internet Research found that community-dwelling older adults are more likely to continue using wearable monitoring devices (WMDs), like trackers, pedometers, and smartwatches, if they ...
Jun 21, 2024
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Skin can send certain health-related signals, such as dry skin feeling tighter to indicate the need for moisture. But what if skin could be smarter, capable of monitoring and sharing specific health information, such as the ...
May 30, 2024
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A smart neckband allows wearers to monitor their dietary intake. Automatically monitoring food and fluid intake can be useful when managing conditions including diabetes and obesity, or when maximizing fitness. But wearable ...
May 8, 2024
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The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased interest in wearable health-monitoring devices among low-income Hispanic and Latine adults living in the U.S., a new Northwestern University study has found.
May 8, 2024
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Why do some young children struggle to sit through a story one day but not the next? Why do they rush impulsively into one activity but not another? Parents and teachers often focus on individual differences as they prepare ...
Apr 24, 2024
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