Clinical Technology

Among 2000 US adults, a new survey found consumers prioritize trust and recommendations over brand loyalty in health tracking devices, prizing accuracy and reliability.

Telehealth visits in pediatric primary care were linked to lower antibiotic prescribing rates for respiratory infections compared with in-person visits.

The AI program also correctly identified 90% of true positive cases, according to new data presented at the Society for Breast Imaging's annual symposium.

The CART ring was superior to the Apple Watch in automated AF detection with fewer unclassified ECGs, but neither device should serve as a definitive diagnostic tool.

The extended wear benefit is augmented by the G7 15 Day CGM system's superior evidence-based accuracy, with a MARD of 8.0%

ACP 2025. Thomas Martens, MD, Gregg Simonson, PhD, and Libby Johnson, RDN, LD, CDCES explained the benefits of CGM, how to interpret data, and then adjust treatment accordingly.

The Loss of Pulse Detection feature will begin rolling out in the US late next month.

There have been 224 reported injuries as of April 15, 2024, the CDC said, but no reports of death related to the app intermittently crashing and rebooting.

Nearly 90% of patients are more likely to choose a doctor who incorporates wearable data into their health care plans, according to a new report.

Wearable activity trackers could potentially support clinical care for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, according to a new study.

Use of wearable activity trackers increased daily time spent walking by 40 minutes and was linked to a 2-lb weight loss across age groups and populations.

The FDA clearance for the FitBit algorithm will provide another widely tested tool for patient and clinicians to help identify arrhythmias earlier and avoid severe cardiocerebrovascular events.

Magnet technology in the iPhone 12 Pro Max that allows the device to charge wirelessly can significantly impair function of a variety of cardiac implantable electronic devices.