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Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: When Does a Fitness Tracker Become Medical Device?
July 07, 2026
DURHAM, North Carolina, July 7 (TNSjou) -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:

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When Does a Fitness Tracker Become a Medical Device?

Duke researchers highlight the gaps in federal guidance governing validation of wearable devices

Michaela Martinez

Smartwatches, fitness trackers and wearable devices may be capable of estimating blood pressure, monitoring blood oxygen levels, tracking heart bea . . .

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