Time to see a doctor? Watches to track sleep disorder

Time to see a doctor? Watches to track sleep disorder

Australia’s medical regulator has approved smartwatch software that analyses breathing during sleep. (HANDOUT/SAMSUNG AUSTRALIA) By Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson in Brisbane Your smartwatch knows when you are sleeping, knows when you’re awake and if you have a recent model, it could soon detect signs of a common sleep disorder. Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration has for the first time approved smartwatch software from Apple and Samsung to …

An Apple Watch can now help detect sleep apnoea in Australia

Australians can now use an Apple Watch to identify potential sleep apnoea, with a new feature available today. Sleep apnoea affects approximately 5% of Australians, impacting sleep quality and a range of other health factors. Apple’s newly available feature aims to help people identify the condition, to then receive a diagnosis and proper treatment. Supported on Apple Watch Series 9 and 10, in addition to Apple Watch Ultra 2, the sleep apnoea de…

Apple Watch can detect signs of sleep apnoea after receiving TGA approval - Tech Guide

Apple Watch can now help identify signs of moderate to severe sleep apnoea after it received a medical device licence from the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration. The feature, part of the latest watchOS update, uses the onboard accelerometer to track small movements at the wrist that are associated with interruptions in normal breathing patterns. This