It's a cerebral oximeter. Versions are used in hospitals all the time.
Exactly right.
The amount of frankly ignorant and well, stupid posts for this article is off the charts.
Sleep apnea is a major killer. Most are undiagnosed.
This has an SpO2 sensor in it. It can detect pulse rate and most importantly, oxygenation levels. Yes, the forehead is a good site for such a sensor. Otherwise, the good sites are the earlobe and fingers, and there are issues with those sites while sleeping.
Medical tape is used all the time in... guess what - medical situations, and this is one of those.
Hypoallergenic because some people - like me - react to some types of tape adhesives.
But hey, I actually worked on and helped to design SpO2 devices when they first came out, so what do I know? And that work extended into sleep apnea studies... with a 5 pound box of gear and leads and what have you. You know, the stuff that actually impacted sleep patterns.
If this works (and I have a lot more questions on this, I have no connection to the vendor), it's damn near the ideal device for in-home sleep apnea testing.
Sleep apnea is a major killer. Most are undiagnosed.
This has an SpO2 sensor in it. It can detect pulse rate and most importantly, oxygenation levels. Yes, the forehead is a good site for such a sensor. Otherwise, the good sites are the earlobe and fingers, and there are issues with those sites while sleeping.
If this works (and I have a lot more questions on this, I have no connection to the vendor), it's damn near the ideal device for in-home sleep apnea testing.
The amount of frankly ignorant and well, stupid posts for this article is off the charts.
I wouldn't be surprised if AAPL looked at acquiring these guys. It's complementary to the daytime health-monitoring emphasis of their Watch.
...it's damn near the ideal device for in-home sleep apnea testing.
And then what? If you are willing to purchase this to confirm your suspicions that you have apnea, why not just go to the doctor? It won't replace the controlled test environment needed for treatment. You still need to schedule a sleep study to get a diagnosis from a pulmonologist and receive an Rx for the CPAP. If you're not willing to do that, why bother to find out?
And then what? If you are willing to purchase this to confirm your suspicions that you have apnea, why not just go to the doctor? It won't replace the controlled test environment needed for treatment. You still need to schedule a sleep study to get a diagnosis from a pulmonologist and receive an Rx for the CPAP. If you're not willing to do that, why bother to find out?
Well at least Theranos seeks balance in all things. Oh, wait, am I getting that mixed up again?So much road ahead, but I'm cautiously optimistic that this isn't another Theranos.
No, I'm getting mixed up. I read that as Thanos seeking balance in all things.Funny, everyone's getting worked up about BlueTooth (it's far too low power to cause any trouble), my first reaction skimming the article was, "Wait, Fitbit has a Nike watchband, WTF?" I thought that was exclusive to the Apple Watch; a quick glance at Fitbit's site doesn't show such a band, but the googles leads to 3rd party knockoffs on Amazon. So, is Beddr tarting up their competitors products with 3rd party accessories before showing them in their comparison table? Weird.
[doublepost=1539884230][/doublepost]Well at least Theranos seeks balance in all things. Oh, wait, am I getting that mixed up again?
Unfortunately, putting a patch on my forehead would draw attention to the patch, which would prevent me from sleeping, and thereby defeat the whole purpose of this system.
Startup Beddr today launched the "SleepTuner," the first FDA-registered consumer sleep wearable that helps to assess and improve sleep quality. SleepTuner is a small accessory (about the size of a postage stamp) with Bluetooth Low Energy that attaches to your forehead to measure sleep duration, track heart rate, optimize nighttime breathing, and improve oxygenation, all viewable when synced to the compatible iOS app.
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Specifically, SleepTuner was built to help capture and measure sleep apnea, a disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Beddr says that its tracker includes "the essentials of a traditional sleep lab" to measure blood oxygen levels, heart rate, sleep position, and stopped breathing events.
To use, SleepTuner is attached to the forehead by a hypoallergenic disposable adhesive, which the company says avoids the pitfalls of rival options that have numerous wires and other attachments. The device has a 50 mAh battery that provides up to 20 hours of continuous test time, and is rechargeable. SleepTuner has optical sensors and a 3-axis accelerometer to gather sleep data, which is saved in the Beddr Cloud until the user syncs it with the iOS app in the morning.
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Once synced, the app gathers data from SleepTuner over the course of its use, providing users with helpful insights like determining their optimal sleeping position, overall sleep quality, pointing out how often they wake up, highlighting night-to-night improvements, and more.
Beddr compares SleepTuner to a few other sleep-tracking capable products on its website, including Apple Watch Series 4 and Beddit:
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SleepTuner is available to pre-order on Beddr's website for $149, including the sensor, 12 adhesive strips, a charging cable, and a protective case. The device will begin shipping next month.
Article Link: Beddr Launches iPhone-Connected 'SleepTuner' Device to Track and Improve Your Sleep
So you think putting your head in a microwave oven can cause no harm, it’s non ionizing radiation too...
And then what? If you are willing to purchase this to confirm your suspicions that you have apnea, why not just go to the doctor? It won't replace the controlled test environment needed for treatment. You still need to schedule a sleep study to get a diagnosis from a pulmonologist and receive an Rx for the CPAP. If you're not willing to do that, why bother to find out?
But this device is not microwave, besides your cancer argument is plain wrong...So you think putting your head in a microwave oven can cause no harm, it’s non ionizing radiation too...
But this device is not microwave, besides your cancer argument is plain wrong...
Oh, there's no mark - the device is magnetic. It doesn't take too long for the scars to heal from the surgery to install the small steel plate in the front of your skull, and after that, the Beddr just adheres as if by magic. You may have a little trouble at airports and courthouses, though.Not to mention going through life with a rectangular mark on your forehead, much like the mark you see after removing a bandaid.
And not to mention that if you're concerned about RF radiation, your phone's cell-band emissions are probably a far greater theoretical threat than low-power BT.