Smart wristband developed by Lithuanian researchers can alert about dangerous health conditions

(Kaunas University of Technology) Although smart wristbands are popular fashion gadgets for monitoring heart rate and physical activity, they are usually not sophisticated enough to provide specific and accurate information about potential health problems of the wearer. Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) researchers are developing a smart wrist-worn device for monitoring of atrial fibrillation -- a condition, which if left untreated can lead to serious health complications and even death.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news