O Galaxy Watch 4 can become an important tool in the health area. According to a study published in the medical journal Sleep Healthcarried out by Samsung Medical Center and Samsung Electronics, the South Korean smartwatch offered AOS (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) measurements similar to those of traditional medical devices, despite the technology still not being 100% accurate.
Galaxy Watch 4
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The study monitored 97 adults with sleep disorders and, after several tests, concluded that the Galaxy Watch 4 can be used to monitor patients. The researchers performed simultaneous measurements on multiple people suffering from the disorder, both with Samsung’s wearable and a traditional medical system.
Tests showed that the South Korean smartwatch offered readings in line with those of the medical device. That is, when there were changes in the oxygenation level in the reference model, the watch displayed similar data, proving that the SpO2 sensor used by the company is really accurate.
With these results, it is possible to conclude that the Galaxy Watch 4 can be an important ally for patients suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), reducing the need for more expensive hospital procedures, for example.
