How wearable health trackers could disrupt medicine
Our podcast on the science and technology making the news. This week we investigate how smartwatches and fitness trackers could transform health care, and help prevent the next pandemic
A NEW tech boom is disrupting medicine. We investigate how wearable trackers, such as the Fitbit or Apple Watch, could transform health care. And, could the devices help prevent the next pandemic? Kenneth Cukier hosts. Runtime: 42 min
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