Apple's atrial fibrillation (AFib) history feature on Apple Watch has been qualified by the FDA under its Medical Device Development Tools (MDDT) program, the first digital health technology feature ...

For the first time, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) qualified a digital technology — Apple Watch’s AFib History feature — for a special research program. AFib, or atrial fibrillation, is a ...

Apple has made clear that it wants to play a role in the health care market, and now, it's one step closer to looking and feeling like a true health device maker. The US Food and Drug Administration ...

The Apple Watch’s atrial fibrillation (AFib) feature has become the first piece of ‘digital health technology’ to receive MMDT approval from the FDA, ensuring the smartwatch can now be used in ...

A team of researchers from the Cleveland Clinic found KardiaBand, a medical app for the Apple Watch, accurately detects atrial fibrillation, a leading cause of stroke. The FDA cleared Mountain View, ...

The Apple Watch series AFib feature has received new approval from the FDA. From now on, the results returned by the devices are considered medical grade. Previously, the results could be considered ...

The Apple Watch has grown in versatility since it was first introduced by the Cupertino-based company. It has proved to be a lifesaver in several instances due to its impressive portfolio of features.

Johnson & Johnson will test the Apple Watch’s ability to perform early detection and diagnosis of atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat that can act as a sign of stroke. The randomized, ...