Here are 8 portable healthcare gadgets that you can keep at home
To monitor general health parameters
Portable healthcare gadgets are worth every penny. They save time from continuous hospital visits — for health checkups or hospital stays. However, chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, cancer, hepatitis C may need continuous monitoring. They require a check on all health parameters. Here are some gadgets that can help monitor such problems.
1. Scanadu Scout
Useful to monitor vitals, Scanadu Scout has got clearance from the food and drug administration (FDA). Scanadu Scout has been known as inui Health since June 2020. This gadget monitors your vitals such as body temperature, skin temperature, blood pressure, oxygen levels, emotional distress, respiratory rate, and electrocardiogram. If you need to monitor a wide range of health parameters, then this gadget is a good option among portable healthcare gadgets.
2. PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic fields)
This gadget is a healing device. FDA-approved, it sends magnetic energy into the body to improve healing. In fact, the device is known to treat ailments such as hormonal problems, gynaecological issues, cardiovascular issues, orthopaedic problems, hair and skin problems. It is also considered to health certain neurological problems. How it works When you apply PEMF to the affected area, it uses the electromagnetic field to restore the cell function of that area. Functions
Capillary dilation by increasing blood flowInflammation reductionImproved blood flow and hence cells oxygenationClears the lymphatic system at the cellular levelIncreases cartilage density by stimulating chondrocytesStimulates osteoblasts and hence increases bone densityDecreases the bone signals in the nervous system.
Contraindication Don’t use in pregnant or breastfeeding women.
To monitor brain waves
Some portable healthcare gadgets can also monitor brain waves. These gadgets help to free people from those wires and electrodes attached to the brain while doing an EEG. Recommended for patients with epilepsy, seizure or brain tumor.
1. Emotiv Insight
This gadget comes in the form of a head gear. Easily you can wear it on your head without having to learn how to use it. • How it works It monitors brainwaves and translates EEG into a language that you can understand easily (you won’t have to go to the doctor for its interpretation) Sends the data collected to your smartphone. • Functions
Gives you data about when are you most productiveIt can help to increase your attention, focus, engagement, and also reduces stress levels.
2. Brain sensing head band
This is also a headband with EEG sensors present. Since it is breathable, you can easily put it on while sleeping or meditating. Never imagined a portable healthcare gadget like this, right? • How it works Once you wear the brain sensing head band, it monitors your brain waves and sends the data to your smartphone (which is connected to the device through Bluetooth). • Functions
Monitors the data about your brain activityMonitors your heart activityInterpret the data into readable form.
To monitor heart health
No matter if you are an old-age person with frequent heart issues or a workout lover, the following portable healthcare gadgets will solve all your issues in no time.
1. AliveCor
A smartphone case which gives you a quick ECG reading within 30seconds. That’s really quick in comparison to going to a clinic, especially for an ECG. • How it works It is a smartphone case with two sensors attached to the back of the case. You place fingertips on those sensor points and this gadget gives you ECG reading within 30 seconds. • Functions Gives information about the electrical and muscular functions of your heart. Advantage: you can print it out in case you want your doctor to assess it.
2. Angel (for those fitness freaks)
A wrist band you can tie at your wrist to get your heart, temperature and blood oxygen level monitored) • How it works This wristband tracks your heart activity and temperature through skin and pulse contact. And sends the data to your smartphone through Bluetooth. • Functions – Detects heart rhythm and alerts when it is irregular – Temperature sensor reports about your body temperature (that is why also helpful in tracking ovulation).
To monitor female health
Women health is an area of constant study and care. Some devices have made monitoring women’s health a lot easier with mechanisms for special monitoring.
1. Female urinary device
Gone are the days when ladies used to live at home all the time. Nowadays working ladies have to go out for work or travel or many other reasons. And because female urinary tract is more prone to infection that is why they are more sensitive to the environment they are urinating in. Thanks to the invention of female urinating devices, now females can urinate safely. • How it works You can use the device to urinate in a standing position • Functions
As it is a portable device, so no worries while travelingPrevents urinary tract infectionsConvenient for urinating without needing a closed space.
2. Fertility tracking bracelet (FDA approved)
Now you don’t have to keep trying for pregnancy hopelessly. Your savior has arrived, by just wearing this fertility tracking bracelet, you’ll get the information about your fertile period. Again it saved you from clinical visits. • How it works This gadget comes with an app that works on your smartphone. You wear it on your wrist, while sleeping and by the morning you will have the data in your phone. • Functions Uses the body temperature, resting pulse rate and respiratory rate to predict your fertile period. While most of these devices are considered safe and non-invasive, they should be used in consultation with your physician. Portable healthcare gadgets are live examples of technology service in the health sector. Undeniably, these gadgets can prove efficient in saving your time and energy alongside having no compromise on your health. Disclaimer: This article is a good starting point to know what are the options available to you. However, they must be used in consultation with a physician.
