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FDA clears emergency use of lab-made antibodies to treat COVID-19
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Fitbit's Sense smartwatch begins receiving ECG app update
The app is now available in the US and select regions in Asia and Europe.
Fitbit gets FDA clearance for its Sense smartwatch and ECG app
When the watch arrives in October, it will be able to detect AFib.
FDA approves first automated insulin system for kids
It can be used for children aged 2 to 6 with type 1 diabetes.
Abbott's 15-minute, $5 COVID-19 test gets FDA authorization
The $5 COVID-19 test pairs with an app for a 'digital health pass' after negative results.
Telehealth got a huge boost from COVID-19. Now what?
Health tech offers major benefits, but policymakers must make it accessible.
First FDA-approved prescription video game will help treat kids with ADHD
EndeavorRx will be available for download from app stores and won't require special equipment.
Fitbit's COVID-19 ventilator gets emergency FDA approval
It doesn't have customers lined up just yet, however.
Eight US companies will manufacture NASA’s COVID-19 ventilator
NASA and Caltech are evaluating potential international manufacturers, too.
An iPhone and an ultrasound wand could help doctors monitor COVID-19 remotely
Ultra-portable hardware and AR tools make for easier medical imaging.
FDA approves a rapid COVID-19 test that uses CRISPR
This is the first time the FDA has authorized the gene-editing tool.
FDA clears Formlabs' 3D-printed BiPAP-to-ventilator converter
Hospitals can now 3D-print the small, plastic T-shaped adapters.
NASA will license its FDA-approved ventilator to manufacturers for free
It can be built faster and maintained more easily than traditional ventilators.
Lab-in-a-box test can detect COVID-19 in 5 minutes
The FDA has cleared the device for use during the pandemic.
FDA allows new coronavirus testing tech before it gets emergency approval
The agency is determined to get as much COVID-19 testing done as possible.
FDA clears algorithms that detect heart murmurs and AFib
The AI could help healthcare providers screen for heart conditions during routine exams.