Yet the most existing consumer devices arent rigorous enough for research, said Conrad.
Thats where Google X may play a role.
Now, were asking patients to take on meaningful responsibility in gathering information.
Even asking little things of patients, like regularly charging a machine, hurts data compliance, she said.
An accurate, reliable wrist sensor could change that.
Prevention means all the time.
Trials to test the band will start over the summer, said Google spokeswoman Jacquelyn Miller.
Google may also look for a manufacturing partner, Conrad said.
For example, Swiss drugmaker Novartis AGs Alcon unit has licensed and will commercialize the contact lens.
Google seems to believe the same, though it hasnt done a great job on the consumer front.
Still, its great to see two big companies taking this health gadget seriously.
source: www.techworm.net
