Wearable technology in healthcare includes electronic devices that consumers can wear, like Fitbits and smartwatches, and are designed to collect the data of users' personal health and exercise.

SAN ANTONIO — Wearable medical devices are increasing in popularity, with many using the Fitbit and Apple Watch to track their health. In this Healthy SA, we look into the tech and how confusion over ...

The global wearable medical devices market size was valued at USD 53.72 billion in 2025 and is predicted to hit around USD ...

Miniaturization and weight reduction of medical wearable devices for continuous health monitoring such as heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, and sweat component analysis remain major challenges. In ...

Wearable technology has come a long way from counting steps and tracking calories. What once began as a simple tool for fitness enthusiasts has now evolved into an essential element in personal ...

Patients with atrial fibrillation who use wearable devices, like Apple Watches and FitBits, report higher anxiety levels and increased health care usage than nonusers. Although there are concerns ...

- As the world’s first ring-type medical device to monitor heart signals, CART-I continually measures atrial fibrillation 24/7 - In-house developed AI technology is used to provide significant medical ...

In a recent review published in Communications Materials, researchers reviewed recent improvements in newborn wearable systems, concentrating on skin-interfaced wearables for physiological monitoring ...

Researchers at MIT have developed a noninvasive medical monitoring device powerful enough to detect single cells within blood vessels, yet small enough to wear like a wristwatch. One important aspect ...

Growth is fueled by rising adoption of wearable healthcare devices, advanced patient monitoring systems, and AI-driven diagnostic solutions that enhance personalized care and reduce hospital ...

A recent Journal of the American Heart Association study investigates whether wearable devices impact patients' health and psychological well-being with atrial fibrillation (AF). Study: Wearable ...