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Smartwatches shown to help screen for sleep apnea
Original: Study finds a smartwatch can help screen for obstructive sleep apnea
New research indicates that consumer smartwatches can help screen for obstructive sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops during sleep. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine highlighted the study, which suggests wearable devices may offer a convenient, low-cost way to identify people who need further diagnostic testing. The findings are likely to fuel debate about the role of consumer wearables in medical screening.
Why now: Growing public interest in wearable health technology and the widespread prevalence of undiagnosed sleep apnea make the findings timely.
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Evidence
- Study finds a smartwatch can help screen for obstructive sleep apnea · American Academy of Sleep Medicine | AASM
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