A new study in the Heart Rhythm Journal showed a magnetic charger for the iPhone 12 was able to deactivate a Medtronic implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). The iPhone 12 has a circular array of magnets deployed around a central charging coil, making it compatible with the company’s wireless “MagSafe” accessories, according to the study published Jan. 4, […]
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Apple, Biogen partner on using smart devices to track cognitive health
Biogen (NSDQ:BIIB) today announced a virtual research study in collaboration with Apple (NSDQ:AAPL) for monitoring and screening cognitive health. The multi-year, observational research study, set to be launched later this year, is slated to investigate the role Apple Watch and iPhone could play in monitoring cognitive performance and screening for a decline in cognitive health, including […]
Anthem, Apple to launch asthma study
Anthem (NYSE:ANTM) announced today that it is collaborating with Apple (NSDQ:AAPL) on a study using smart devices to manage asthma. Indianapolis-based Anthem and Apple are planning on examining how the use of everyday devices like the Apple Watch and iPhone can help individuals with asthma better self-manage their condition in search of improved clinical outcomes, according to […]
Zimmer Biomet updates remote care system used with Apple Watch
Zimmer Biomet (NYSE:ZBH) this week said it is creating a remote care management system with new MyMobility features on the Apple Watch. The new features expand upon existing work between Apple and Zimmer Biomet, who launched the care management system in October 2018 to transform pre- and post-operative joint replacement experience. MyMobility’s features Measure gait quality, […]
Apple to make 1 million face shields a week for healthcare workers
Apple (NSDQ:AAPL) is engaging in a company-wide effort in which its product designers, engineering, operations, packaging teams, and suppliers are designing and producing face shields for healthcare workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, CEO Tim Cook recently announced. Apple received positive feedback after the first shipment of face shields arrived at Kaiser Permanente […]
Could an Apple Watch app reduce stroke risks? Apple and J&J think so
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) and Apple (NSDQ:AAPL) announced today that they’ve opened enrollment for the Heartline Study, which will look at the ability of Apple Watch heart health features to reduce stroke risks. The Janssen Pharmaceutical Cos. of Johnson & Johnson, in collaboration with Apple, are looking for U.S. residents over 65 who have an iPhone 6s […]
Masimo claims Apple infringed 10 of its health-monitoring patents
Patient-monitoring company Masimo (NSDQ:MASI) and spinoff company Cercacor filed suit yesterday accusing Apple (NSDQ:AAPL) of poaching its employees and infringing 10 of its patents to improve the health monitoring functions of the Apple Watch. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in California, claims that in 2013, Apple contacted Masimo and asked to meet regarding a […]
Study: Apple Watch can identify heart rhythm irregularities
Results from a new study observed that wearable technology such as an Apple Watch can safely identify heart rate irregularities that were eventually confirmed to be atrial fibrillation. The study, conducted by the Stanford University School of Medicine and Apple (NSDQ:AAPL) was published in the New England Journal of Medicine today. The Apple Heart Study has […]
Apple announces medical studies using new Research app
Apple (NSDQ:AAPL) said yesterday that it is launching medical studies into women’s health, hearing, and heart function and movement with its new Research app. The Cupertino, Calif.-based company said the app will show how medical research is conducted and allow participants to contribute to potential medical discoveries. The Research app will be available as a free […]
AliveCor stops selling KardiaBand ECG for Apple Watch
AliveCor reportedly yesterday said that it ended sales of its KardiaBand for use with the Apple Watch. The company stopped selling the device in June and has pulled the device from its Amazon vendor profile as well, according to MobiHealthNews. “In 2017, we were proud to launch the first FDA-cleared accessory for the Apple Watch,” […]
Apple stores to sell One Drop glucose monitor
Apple (NSDQ:AAPL) is reportedly selling One Drop blood glucose monitors in a small number of its namesake stores in the U.S. One Drop is a compact blood glucose monitor that is compatible with the iOS Health app and the Apple Watch. The device is connected through Bluetooth and draws a small amount of blood to measure […]
