Wearable technology enhances healthcare with early detection tools

Wearable technology is becoming more important in healthcare, offering tools for early detection and health management. Devices can track heart rates, sleep patterns, and stress levels, but challenges remain in their accuracy and integration into clinical settings. Experts note that while wearables can help monitor conditions like atrial fibrillation, they often lack the diagnostic precision of clinical tools. In respiratory health, wearables can track metrics but cannot diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD, highlighting the need for clinical assessments. The integration of artificial intelligence may enhance the accuracy of data analysis from wearables. Innovations in sensor technology are improving monitoring capabilities, but data security remains a concern as these devices collect sensitive health information.