Wearable Devices

Artificial Intelligence Identifies Worsening Heart Failure

by Jessica Kent

Researchers have developed a new wearable sensor that leverages artificial intelligence to identify worsening heart failure before a health crisis occurs, potentially preventing hospital...

FDA Makes Real-World Data Available on Google Cloud Platform

by Jessica Kent

The FDA’s MyStudies platform, a tool that aims to collect real-world data to improve clinical trials and advance medical research, is now available on Google Cloud Platform. Launched in November...

Machine Learning Tracks Tremor Severity in Parkinson’s Patients

by Jessica Kent

Researchers from Florida Atlantic University's (FAU) College of Engineering and Computer Science have developed machine learning algorithms that can continuously monitor patients and estimate total...

Philips, DoD Build Machine Learning System to Detect Infection

by Jessica Kent

Royal Philips, in collaboration with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) of the US Department of Defense (DoD), are building a machine learning algorithm that...

Mount Sinai Launches Medical Imaging, Artificial Intelligence Center

by Jessica Kent

Mount Sinai Health System has announced the launch of the Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Institute (BMEII), which will leverage Mount Sinai’s imaging and nanomedicine programs to create...

Artificial Intelligence, Big Data to Improve Diabetes Management

by Jessica Kent

Researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are conducting a study using artificial intelligence and big data analytics to evaluate information from thousands of continuous glucose monitors and...

Machine Learning Automates Data Extraction for Predictive Analytics

by Jessica Kent

A machine learning algorithm could automate the process of annotating training datasets for predictive analytics tools, a promising advancement as certain datasets grow increasingly large. Developed...

Just 4% of Psychiatrists Think AI Will Make Their Jobs Obsolete

by Jessica Kent

Only 3.8 percent of psychiatrists think it is likely that artificial intelligence will completely overtake their jobs in the future, according to a global survey conducted by Sermo. Just 17 percent...

AI, Wearables Take Back Seat to Financials for Healthcare Orgs

by Jennifer Bresnick

Healthcare organizations may be fascinated with the potential for artificial intelligence and machine learning to revolutionize care delivery, but they may not be ready to jump into investments just...

mHealth Data to Play Big Role in Artificial Intelligence, Analytics

by Jessica Kent

mHealth data, extracted from wearable devices and patient monitoring tools, will play a critical role in powering artificial intelligence and analytics technology in the future, according to a recent...

UMich, Apple Partner for Apple Watch Precision Medicine Study

by Jessica Kent

The University of Michigan (U-M) and Apple have launched a study that will combine the analysis of Apple Watch data with data from electronic health records (EHRs) and genomic testing to accelerate...

Medical Artificial Intelligence Market to See 50% CAGR Growth

by Jennifer Bresnick

The market for tools and technologies to bring artificial intelligence into medical care is expected to see explosive growth over the next five years, according to a series of recent industry...

NIH Integrates Fitbit Data into “All of Us” Research Program

by Jennifer Bresnick

Participants in the NIH All of Us research program can now volunteer their FitBit data to better inform the national population health research initiative. Digital health technologies, including...

Internet of Things, AI to Play Key Role in Future Smart Hospitals

by Jennifer Bresnick

The Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to combine with the power of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and other emerging technologies to create the “smart hospitals” of the future,...

Machine Learning, Wearables Accurately Predict Poor Mental Health

by Jessica Kent

A machine learning algorithm can accurately identify risk factors for mental health issues, including high stress, by analyzing data collected from wearable devices, according to a study published in...

AI, Big Data, IoT Bring Growth to Multiple Healthcare Markets

by Jennifer Bresnick

Big data analytics tools and services are poised to bring unprecedented growth to almost every segment of the healthcare IT marketplace, according to the latest series of market reports.  From...

Consumers Support AI in Healthcare More than Other Industries

by Jessica Kent

While the general public is more at ease with artificial intelligence (AI) being used in healthcare than in other industries, many consumers still worry about lack of human interaction and data...

430M Internet of Things Devices Means a Healthcare Big Data Tsunami

by Jennifer Bresnick

By 2022, manufacturers will be shipping out 430 million Internet of Things devices each year, predicts a new report from Tractica, leaving healthcare providers little time to prepare for a massive...

Wearable Devices, Machine Learning Detect Signs of Stroke

by Jennifer Bresnick

A combination of wearable devices and a machine learning algorithm to interpret a common test for signs of stroke could provide an accurate and reliable way to identify patients with motor pathway...

Growing Healthcare Opportunities for the Internet of Things

by Thomas Beaton

The Internet of Things (IoT), has jumped to the forefront of the healthcare technology market, exhibiting exponential growth with the advent of wearables, personal trackers, sensors, and other...