Tag: Fall detection
NeuRA Researchers Team Up with the Michael J. Fox and Shake It Up Foundations...
In People with Parkinson’s disease, falls are a common event but pose serious health risks. Falls are frequently caused by gait impairments, postural instability and freezing-of-gait, a brief absence of […]
Apple Watch Could Have Sleep Tracking by 2020, Say Rumors
According to rumors, Apple will add the much-requested sleep tracking feature to Apple Watch by 2020. The tech giant has reportedly been secretly testing sleep tracking functionality for the Apple […]
Alphabet’s Verily Developing Health-Tracking Smart Shoes that Can Measure Weight and Detect Falls
Verily, Alphabet’s health subsidiary, is following in the footsteps of Apple by using fall detection technology. But unlike Apple, which featured fall detection in its smartwatches, Verily wants to use […]
VitalConnect’s VitalPatch Biosensor and VistaTablet Provides Continuous Patient Monitoring Anywhere
In the summer of 2018, VitalConnect launched the VistaTablet as an extension to their FDA-approved biosensor, the VitalPatch, which measures eight vital parameters. VitalPatch VitalPatch is a thin, about half […]
Wearable SOS Button to Reduce Lone Worker Hazards
Lone workers work by themselves without close or direct supervision. There are many hazards of lone working. Working alone carries increased risk because any dangers faced are encountered alone. For […]
Apple Watch ECG App Will Be Included in Next WatchOS Update, Says Report
When Apple Watch Series 4 hit the market, one of the most talked about features was its ECG app. The app wasn’t included with the Watch Series 4 at release, […]