Beyond step counting: Wearable tech promises medical-grade data


An attendee views blood pressure data in a mirror during a demonstration of the Withings OMNIA concept health screening scanner and smart scale at CES in Las Vegas, Nevada. — AFP

LAS VEGAS: Wearable devices have come a long way from counting steps or heartbeats, with new tech offering the ability to track blood oxygenation, glucose levels and blood pressure, though its reliability remains a matter of debate.

Some of the most cutting-edge products were on display this week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

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