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Google's AI detects high blood pressure from a regular smartwatch
Google's AI detects high blood pressure from a regular smartwatch without a cuff
TL;DRGoogle's AI detects high blood pressure from smartwatch sensors without a cuff.
Why it matters: Continuous, non-invasive BP monitoring could democratize hypertension screening and catch health issues earlier at scale.
Google Research built an AI that spots signs of high blood pressure using only the pulse and motion sensors in a standard smartwatch, no cuff needed. In a 196-person study, its 65.8 percent detection rate beat the traditional in-office measurement. The method is already live in…
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