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Brands create products specifically for consumers with chronic health problems

Implications - As consumers rely more on technology for health maintenance, products specifically designed for those with persistent ailments are on the rise. Cost-effective and easily obtainable, the innovations target consumers looking to manage chronic conditions without the need for medical intervention, reflecting a desire for self-directed care even when it comes to more serious issues.

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6 Examples, 50 Related: 91,665 Total Clicks

Date Range: Aug 14 - Jan 16

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Consumer Insight Topics: Tech Marketing Lifestyle Gadgets Health

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Diabetes Data-Tracking Apps - 'Fjord Fido' Combines Information from All Patients to Form a Database

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Warm 2,159 Clicks Pub: Oct 13, 15

Diabetes Data-Tracking Apps

'Fjord Fido' Combines Information from All Patients to Form a Database

Jonas Hoglund, designer of Fjord Fido and the Living Service project, combined the diabetes data collection capabilities of wearables and apps to create a more thorough database for patients. While... [More]

Intelligent Acupuncture Devices - The Vitastiq Smart Pen Informs Users of Vitamin Deficiencies

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Warm 2,328 Clicks Pub: Jan 18, 15

Intelligent Acupuncture Devices

The Vitastiq Smart Pen Informs Users of Vitamin Deficiencies

This acupuncture-inspired smart pen tells you if you have enough vitamins. The vitals-advising handheld device helps you track your vitamin and mineral levels with an accompanying app that combines... [More]

Diabetic-Tracking Apps - This Philips App Permits Type 1 Diabetes Monitoring on the Go

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Warm 574 Clicks Pub: Oct 22, 15

Diabetic-Tracking Apps

This Philips App Permits Type 1 Diabetes Monitoring on the Go

Philips Healthcare recently launched a new prototype for a Type 1 diabetes-monitoring app, which makes use of aggregated digital data from the HealthSuite platform. Using this diabetes app,... [More]

Epilepsy-Tracking Shirts - This Top is About Detecting Epileptic Seizures and Collecting Data

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Average 3,233 Clicks Pub: Aug 8, 14

Epilepsy-Tracking Shirts

This Top is About Detecting Epileptic Seizures and Collecting Data

While many wearables are focused on tracking fitness levels, this sensor-laden shirt is about detecting epileptic seizures. Based in France, Bioserenity developed WEMU to not only monitor the... [More]

Hospital-Based Wearable Tech - The Apple HealthKit Helps Monitor Chronic Conditions

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Mild 1,605 Clicks Pub: Feb 5, 15

Hospital-Based Wearable Tech

The Apple HealthKit Helps Monitor Chronic Conditions

The Apple HealthKit is a pilot hospital service that is being implemented to help monitor chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension. Moving into the industry faster than Google and Samsung&#... [More]

Disease-Monitoring Bio Sensors - The Bioengineered Sensors by 'Profusa' Were Debuted at CES 2016

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Average 1,244 Clicks Pub: Jan 8, 16

Disease-Monitoring Bio Sensors

The Bioengineered Sensors by 'Profusa' Were Debuted at CES 2016

‘Profusa’ recently designed a new type of bio sensor that could change the way doctors conduct long-term disease monitoring. While fitness trackers and other wearables have given... [More]