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How Wearable

Medical Devices are

TRANSFORMING

HEALTHCARE

By: Sabysachi Ghosh

By connecting our senses to sensors, wearable technology has made

a quantum leap, unlocking numerous opportunities across multiple
industrial verticals.

Continuing evolution in wearable technology is paving the way for the

emergence of advanced devices in the field of communication and

navigation. Perhaps, the greatest potential of wearable technology
exists in the healthcare sector. Wearable healthcare technology is

gaining widespread popularity, primarily owing to its ease of use and
$30 With the global wearable medical devices
flexibility.

People have turned to wearable devices that effectively monitor the market slated to reach nearly $30 billion by

functioning of their vitals, helping them avoid daily visits to their 2020, opportunities abound for manufacturers,
physician. MILLION healthcare providers, and end-users.

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