Healthcare Technology Report February 26, 2024

Samsung Electronics has received FDA De Novo authorization for the sleep apnea feature on its Samsung Health Monitor app, a groundbreaking approval making it the first of its kind authorized by the FDA. The feature, available on compatible Samsung Galaxy Watches and Phones, empowers users over 22 to detect signs of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) over a two-night monitoring period by tracking their sleep twice for over four hours within ten days. OSA can lead to disrupted oxygen supply, lower sleep quality, and daytime fatigue, increasing the risk...

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