Summary: Samsung’s One UI 6 Watch update brings advanced sleep tracking and health monitoring features to more Galaxy Watch devices, including Galaxy Watch4 through Galaxy Watch6 models. The update introduces personalized insights, new sleep metrics, and the FDA-authorized sleep … [Read more...]
Can Wearable Sleep Devices Flag Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Summary: The National Institutes of Health awarded $3.9 million to Joyita Dutta, PhD, at UMass Amherst to investigate whether wearable sleep trackers can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease by correlating sleep patterns with blood biomarkers. The study will monitor sleep … [Read more...]
Home Sleep Test (HST) Devices Comparison Guide
Maximum Channels:13: EEG, LEOG, REOG, EMG or ECG, forehead pulse, snoring (dB), head movement, head position; PSG2 adds wireless finger SpO2, pulse, nasal pressure airflow, optional abd, thx piezo or RIP belts13: thoracic/abd effort, pressure, pressure-basedsnore, snore sensor, … [Read more...]
Wearable Devices Can Now Harvest Our Brain Data. Australia Needs Urgent Privacy Reforms
By Edward Musole, University of New England Recent trends show Australians are increasingly buying wearables such as smartwatches and fitness trackers. These electronics track our body movements or vital signs to provide data throughout the day, with or without the help of … [Read more...]
FDA Seeks Input on Advancing Health Equity in Medical Devices
Summary: The FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) has published a discussion paper titled “Health Equity for Medical Devices” and is seeking public input to advance health equity in the medical device sector. The paper outlines considerations for designing … [Read more...]
ResMed Q4 Revenue Growth Driven by Increased Demand for Sleep Devices and Software Solutions
Summary: ResMed Inc announced its fourth-quarter results, reporting a 10% revenue growth on a constant currency basis, driven by increased demand for its sleep devices, masks, and Software as a Service (SaaS) business. Mick Farrell, chairman and CEO, emphasized the company’s … [Read more...]
Varon Launches CPAP and BiPAP Devices for Sleep Apnea
Summary: Varon, previously known for oxygen concentrator solutions, has entered the CPAP and BiPAP market with its new Sunnygrand series. The series includes two models, the 20A CPAP and the 25S BiPAP, designed to offer multiple therapy modes. The devices aim to provide effective … [Read more...]
Wearable Devices Monitor Sailor Sleep During Naval Exercise
Summary: The Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) is conducting a study during the RIMPAC 2024 exercise to monitor sleep and fatigue among sailors aboard the USS Curtis Wilbur. Approximately 200 sailors will wear rings and watches that collect biometric data, primarily focusing on … [Read more...]
New FDA Guidance on ‘Remanufacturing’ for Medical Devices
Summary: The Fda has issued remaining direction to clarify the definition of “remanufacturing” for reusable professional medical products needing upkeep or maintenance. This aims to distinguish remanufacturing from servicing, ensuring compliance with federal laws. The guidance … [Read more...]
Increased Demand for Sleep Devices Drives ResMed’s Q3 Growth
Summary: ResMed described a 7% revenue raise in its third fiscal quarter ending March 31, propelled by heightened demand from customers for sleep equipment and development in its mask item line. Earnings development was noted as 9% in the Americas and 3% in other intercontinental … [Read more...]