An Apple Watch a day keeps the doctor away?

Basza, Mikołaj; Krzowski, Bartosz; Balsam, Paweł; Grabowski, Marcin; Opolski, Grzegorz; Kołtowski, Łukasz

doi:10.5603/cj.2021.0140

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“…Biomarkers like B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) are the cornerstone of HF diagnosis and help in risk stratification. Outpatient HF monitoring utilizes remote monitoring of symptoms through devices like smartphones and online applications (such as Cardiogram (Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA, USA) [43], HeartWatch (Apple Inc.) [44], and AliveCor's KardiaMobile app [45]), as well as telemonitoring programs with phone calls, video chats, or online platforms connecting patients and physicians [46]. Notably, in Europe, wearable devices with integrated sensors (widely known as "wearables") made their appearance in the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines in 2020 in the field of detecting cardiac arrhythmias [47].…”

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MEMS Technology in Cardiology: Advancements and Applications in Heart Failure Management Focusing on the CardioMEMS Device

Ciotola,

Pyxaras,

Rittger

et al. 2024

Sensors

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Heart failure (HF) is a complex clinical syndrome associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. It is characterized by various structural and/or functional abnormalities of the heart, resulting in elevated intracardiac pressure and/or inadequate cardiac output at rest and/or during exercise. These dysfunctions can originate from a variety of conditions, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, cardiomyopathies, heart valve disorders, arrhythmias, and other lifestyle or systemic factors. Identifying the underlying cause is crucial for detecting reversible or treatable forms of HF. Recent epidemiological studies indicate that there has not been an increase in the incidence of the disease. Instead, patients seem to experience a chronic trajectory marked by frequent hospitalizations and stagnant mortality rates. Managing these patients requires a multidisciplinary approach that focuses on preventing disease progression, controlling symptoms, and preventing acute decompensations. In the outpatient setting, patient self-care plays a vital role in achieving these goals. This involves implementing necessary lifestyle changes and promptly recognizing symptoms/signs such as dyspnea, lower limb edema, or unexpected weight gain over a few days, to alert the healthcare team for evaluation of medication adjustments. Traditional methods of HF monitoring, such as symptom assessment and periodic clinic visits, may not capture subtle changes in hemodynamics. Sensor-based technologies offer a promising solution for remote monitoring of HF patients, enabling early detection of fluid overload and optimization of medical therapy. In this review, we provide an overview of the CardioMEMS device, a novel sensor-based system for pulmonary artery pressure monitoring in HF patients. We discuss the technical aspects, clinical evidence, and future directions of CardioMEMS in HF management.

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MEMS Technology in Cardiology: Advancements and Applications in Heart Failure Management Focusing on the CardioMEMS Device

Ciotola,

Pyxaras,

Rittger

et al. 2024

Sensors

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“…One of the limitations of HealthPet is that direct interaction with the pet is relatively limited. Adding more ways to interact such as pets reacting more to the user hitting their goals and [13] becoming healthier in response. Another aspect that needs to be expanded is a notification system that can effectively send out reminders and notices for users to ensure they keep tabs on their pets and goals.…”

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HealthPet: Harnessing the Power of Virtual Pets to Motivate Exercise and Promote Active Lifestyles

Chen,

Park

2023

Machine Learning &Amp; Applications

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In light of the recent pandemic and the increasingly online lifestyles of general people, the need to maintain an active lifestyle is becoming more important to consider as “more than a quarter of all adults [are] not getting enough physical activity. This puts more than 1•4 billion adults at risk of developing or exacerbating diseases linked to inactivity”[1]. HealthPet seeks to help tackle the issue by providing a place where users can earn and interact with virtual pets based on how active they are throughout the day. By using Unity and Firebase alongside native code, we are able to put together a package that provides a goal and incentive while also being able to preserve and maintain a user's progress on their path toward a healthier day.

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“…See Figure 4: Smartwatches are under consideration for medical diagnosis. For example, in 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the Apple Watch Series 4 and named it a class 2 medical device [46] because of its ability to identify atrial fibrillation (AF). This shows that manufacturers are designing smartwatches that can obtain sensitive data, and because no standard has to be followed to design these devices, they create a world of possibilities for cybercriminals.…”

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Cybersecurity Analysis of Wearable Devices: Smartwatches Passive Attack

Silva-Trujillo

González

Pérez

et al. 2023

Sensors

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Wearable devices are starting to gain popularity, which means that a large portion of the population is starting to acquire these products. This kind of technology comes with a lot of advantages, as it simplifies different tasks people do daily. However, as they recollect sensitive data, they are starting to be targets for cybercriminals. The number of attacks on wearable devices forces manufacturers to improve the security of these devices to protect them. Many vulnerabilities have appeared in communication protocols, specifically Bluetooth. We focus on understanding the Bluetooth protocol and what countermeasures have been applied during their updated versions to solve the most common security problems. We have performed a passive attack on six different smartwatches to discover their vulnerabilities during the pairing process. Furthermore, we have developed a proposal of requirements needed for maximum security of wearable devices, as well as the minimum requirements needed to have a secure pairing process between two devices via Bluetooth.

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An Apple Watch a day keeps the doctor away?

Cited by 6 publications

References 7 publications

MEMS Technology in Cardiology: Advancements and Applications in Heart Failure Management Focusing on the CardioMEMS Device

MEMS Technology in Cardiology: Advancements and Applications in Heart Failure Management Focusing on the CardioMEMS Device

HealthPet: Harnessing the Power of Virtual Pets to Motivate Exercise and Promote Active Lifestyles

Cybersecurity Analysis of Wearable Devices: Smartwatches Passive Attack

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