An overview of wearable sensors and their implications on health monitoring
BACK TO BLOG The most popular wearable device relying mainly on chemical sensors is the Freestyle Libre by Abbot Diabetes Care. This device is worn on the back of the upper arm and uses an invasive sensor (needle) to measure glucose levels in the interstitial fluid between cells. The recent advances have been pushing Freestyle […]
Wearables in clinical trials
BACK TO BLOG The use of wearables has shown considerable growth in recent years. More and more people own smartwatches, fitness trackers, and other wearable devices. According to research from ROCK HEALTH, more than 40% of consumers track their health data with wearable devices. While most devices are marketed as lifestyle gadgets to track the fitness […]
The impact of wearables and sensors on patient-centered care
BACK TO BLOG Healthcare used to be centered around the doctor. If you sense a potential symptom or simply feel poorly, you go to the doctor. The doctor will guide you through the system. This is changing. Digital transformation and consumer emancipation lead to a more patient-centric approach. New providers enable proactive care. Old players […]
How Thryve built a data donation tool to fight COVID-19 for the German government
Back in spring 2020 Thryve developed and launched Germany’s first Corona-App, the Corona Datenspende, in just 4 weeks. The data donation tool built for the German center for disease control Robert Koch-Institute analyzes data of more than 500.000 citizens for COVID-19 symptoms. The data provides a deeper understanding of the dynamics of the corona pandemic.
Wearables in Healthcare
BACK TO BLOG Modern sensor technology enables the continuous measurement of people’s health outside the hospital. Wearables incorporate such sensors in fitness trackers and smartwatches, as well as smart rings and connected patches. The advantage of the technology is evident: Wearables are widely used by consumers and provide the essential data for modern, data-driven healthcare. […]
