Title: Wearable Technology in Medicine and Health Care

Author: Raymond K. Y. Tong (Editor)

Edition: 1st

Language: English

Publisher: Academic Press

Publication Date: July 26, 2018

ISBN-13: 978-0128498811

This book offers the most current research and information on the clinical and biomedical applications of wearable technology. It highlights the applicability and convenience of wearable devices, ranging from personal entertainment to social communications and personalized health and fitness monitoring. The content covers rapid advancements in wearable systems, enabling their use in disease management, rehabilitation, early diagnosis, prevention of chronic conditions, improved clinical management of neurodegenerative diseases, and prompt responses to emergency situations. Key topics include the state-of-the-art coverage of latest advances, main applications and challenges in biomedical implementation, and examples of wearable sensor technology used for health monitoring such as continuous tracking of vital signs like heart rate, respiratory rate, energy expenditure, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.