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Also Neurotrack hires Neil Rothstein and Babyscripts taps Dr. Nirmal Patel.
The smartphone's distance measurement algorithm does not appear to account for the length of an individual's strides, making it difficult to recommend for health applications.
The hire could signal an interest from Apple in the medication adherence space.
The filing is a strong indication the Cupertino tech giant isn't done with standalone sleep monitoring devices.
In addition, Apple shared some snippets of the validation data it shared with the FDA.
According to leaked training documents, both the ECG and irregular heart rate detection will be part of Watch OS version 5.1.2.
Paying off the cost of the wearable was a greater motivation to exercise than other rewards offered through the program.
According to emails reviewed by the Wall Street Journal, the technology could help patients find care centers near them and share medical test results.
Once prompted, data from the Contour Diabetes app and Contour Next One glucometer will automatically populate within the Apple feature's Blood Glucose section.
As AI cements its role in healthcare, more and more intelligent software offerings are pursuing 510(k) and De Novo approvals.