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consumer health data
Coverage of consumer health data in the Nexus archive.
- STAT+: Wearables, and the flood of data they generate, inch closer to entering the clinic
Wearable device companies Oura and Whoop are enabling users to connect with doctors via their apps, aiming to bridge consumer health data with clinical care. However, experts note that the FDA has approved only a few wearable features for clinical use, and more evidence is needed for widespread adoption.