Medscape June 24, 2025
AMSTERDAM — Here at HLTH Europe 2025, experts discussed how wearable tracking devices are affecting healthcare.
From watches and rings to smart bras and nano-thin fabrics, the use of trackers has boomed in recent years. The market is projected to reach €120 billion by 2028.
These consumer devices are generating vast quantities of health data and creating opportunities for medical research and personalized medicine, particularly in women’s health.
However, significant hurdles remain before these data can be integrated into clinical practice. Few devices have undergone rigorous clinical validation, and questions surround equitable access and the security of sensitive health data.
“Companies do their best to make the most out of them, but we still don’t use them for the full...
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