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From watches to patches, humans have for decades now been placing on their bodies wearable technology that has the ability to monitor and help maintain our healthy bodies. For Dr. Shirit Kazum-Bieser, a sports cardiologist and echocardiographist at Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva, wearables offer a new way of observing patients and catching any issues they may have at an early stage. “There is huge potential here that we can use, which is in effect ongoing monitoring without people being aware that they are being monitored,” she says. Here are just some of the Israeli developments that work towards making us healthier while we simply go about our daily routine: Avertto / binah.ai / X-trodes / ZOLL Itamar #wearables #sportswearables #heartmonitoring #smartwatch #wearabletech #israelitech #israelinnovation #wellbeing #monitoringtool https://lnkd.in/gXyM_N5w

There was a great piece on BBC News yesterday from Zoe Kleinman about why doctors and nurses are still cautious about medical wearables. She raises some fair points—building trust needs developers and clinicians working hand in hand. Over on the novosound page, we’ve shared our take from a blood pressure monitoring perspective. What do you think wearable developers can do to close the gap and get more adoption in healthcare?

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 Wearable health tech has changed the game for personal health tracking, but as a recent article pointed out, it’s not all smooth sailing. Accuracy, over-monitoring, and how useful the data is to doctors are all valid concerns—and ones we’re taking seriously at Novosound. Here’s how we’re tackling them: 📊 𝗚𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 Most wearables only scratch the surface (literally). Novosound’s ultrasound sensors go deeper, measuring things like blood pressure, hydration, and cardiac output. It’s not just numbers; it’s meaningful, clinically useful data. 💡𝗖𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀 Over-monitoring can lead to unnecessary worry. Our AI-powered insights filter out the noise, focusing on the changes that really matter—for you and your doctor. 🩺 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿-𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗽 Doctors need data they can trust. Our tech delivers the potential for medical-grade accuracy and works seamlessly with clinical systems, so it fits right into how care is already delivered. 🌍 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 Wearables should do more than track steps—they should help you stay ahead of health issues. We’re making tech that supports remote monitoring and early intervention, so you can spend less time worrying and more time living. Wearables have huge potential, but it’s clear we need to do more to get them right. At Novosound, we’re up for the challenge. Let’s keep the conversation going: what do you think wearables should do better? BBC explores: Why are doctors wary of wearables? https://lnkd.in/etrUVRfZ  #Ultrasound  #Integrated  #Everywhere #HealthTech #Wearables #Innovation #Novosound #CES2025

Scientists have developed a wearable ‘sticker’ that can accurately monitor and detect changes in people’s breathing – even when not in direct contact with the skin: https://lnkd.in/eF8HUmnX #wearables #healthtech #healthcare

More Patients Are Using Wearables 👩⚕️ Wearable devices are becoming popular, bringing mixed feelings among doctors. Dr. Jake Deutsch, who advises Oura, praises the precise health assessments wearables offer. However, other doctors, including Dr. Helen Salisbury from Oxford, voice concerns. Dr. Salisbury mentions that while some data from wearables can be helpful, often it's not. She worries that constant monitoring might lead to unnecessary anxiety. An abnormal heart rate could be a temporary issue or a device glitch, not always a serious health concern. The well-being habits encouraged by wearables are beneficial, but the basic health advice holds true: walk more, limit alcohol, and maintain a healthy weight. In the end, the data from wearables should be used as a supplement, not a substitute for traditional medical advice. What are your thoughts on wearables in healthcare? Share in the comments or visit teemagroup.com for more insights. #Healthcare #Wearables #DigitalHealth

The wearable tech industry is booming, but the path from wellness data to clinically validated digital biomarkers is fraught with challenges. While companies like Whoop and Oura leverage user data to identify intriguing correlations (like HRV changes and preterm birth), relying solely on convenience samples raises concerns about research quality and generalizability. To truly advance digital health, companies must invest in rigorous research that goes beyond incidental findings. Good news - The Digital Medicine Society's V3 Framework offers valuable guidance for verifying sensor performance and validating algorithms, ensuring that digital biomarkers can reliably inform clinical practice. https://hubs.ly/Q02TDtnL0 #digitalhealth #wearables #clinicalresearch #medtech CHIME Digital Health Insights

It is fascinating to see the pendulum swing on the value of wearables for enhanced patient care. Today is the worst that wearable technology will ever be...and the capabilities that already exist are impressive. Why wouldn't you want this integrated into your medical record to give your doctor a real time snapshot of your health? Now to get it into the EHR..... #interop https://lnkd.in/gQn_HdJ9

The #wearable tech industry, led by #smartwatches and rings, is a multi-billion-dollar sector emphasizing health tracking. Wearables encourage healthy habits and empower users to monitor their health through metrics like heart rate, sleep and body temperature and are increasingly integrated into #healthcare for #remote #patient monitoring. While some clinicians value the data for overall health assessments, others express concerns about its clinical reliability, false positives, and over-monitoring, leading to unnecessary medical visits. Devices lack consistency due to factors like motion artifacts, placement, and data #standardization issues. Additionally, clinicians prefer validating wearable data with hospital-grade equipment. As such, without universal standards and better healthcare system integration, the data's utility remains limited. Link: https://lnkd.in/efvcUyth

💍 ŌURA releases new Symptom Radar feature (previously an experimental feature) that predicts when you might be getting sick. 😷 Oura's ring assesses and detects signs of strain or illness using biometric data like higher resting heart rate, HRV, body temperature, or breathing rate and uses it to encourage a user to turn on Rest Mode and prioritize recovery. 💤 I have seen plenty of posts questioning the clinical accuracy of this new feature. I agree this is important as consumer wearables shift towards health monitoring. However, even if not perfect, this type of feature can be highly valuable to trying to get ahead of recovery for a potential illness. Worst case, you still get some added rest which we all typically need. #digitalhealth #predictivehealth #wearables #smartrings https://lnkd.in/g-NMvAmT

In a recent article from the Daily Maverick they noted that physicians recognise that symptoms such as fatigue, high blood pressure, lack of sleep, and more are indicators of underlying risks that can lead to disease. Luckily, managing these underlying risks has become simpler thanks to the introduction of health tech products, including wearables.   One such #HealthTech solution is our very own #VivaScore App which utilises #AI and #machinelearning, allowing you to access actionable health insights through our comprehensive health tracking feature. It also allows you to integrate your wearable devices for a complete health overview. With this tool, you have the power to track essential health metrics, contributing to early diagnosis and more personalised care strategies.   To find out more about VivaScore, visit our page:   Learn more about how health tech products are helping people to keep track of their health https://lnkd.in/dFRxAwHm #AI #Healthcare #Wearables #HealthTech #VivaScore