At-home sleep apnea test using a small sensor launched in the UK
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Obstructive sleep apnea is quite common and is associated with a slew of serious health issues such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. A proper diagnosis of the same is challenging as the gold-standard test is complicated and needs specialised staff to interpret accurate results. This is where Sunrise, a Belgian tech startup comes to play.
At-home sleep apnea test
Sunrise has developed an at-home sleep apnea test, which relies on a small wearable device. This device comprises of a small sensor weighing 3 grams, which the user can attach to their chin while they are all set to go to sleep. The sensor will use Artificial Intelligence to record movements of the jaw, which correlate to sleep events.
Recently, Sunrise launched the smart sensor in the UK starting from £49. On measuring the movements in the chin, the company lets everyone take up a clinical test from the comfort of their home in a natural sleeping environment, thereby eliminating individuals from sleeping in a hospital bed amidst endless wires and equipment.