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Olympic athletes use diabetes glucose monitors to hone performance, training

Olympians including Dutch marathon runner Abdi Nageeye are using a new tool they hope will boost their medal chances this summer: tiny monitors that attach to the skin to track blood glucose levels. Continuous glucose monitors or CGMs, were developed for use by diabetes patients but their makers, led by Abbott and Dexcom, also spy opportunities in sports and wellness. …

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Is artificial intelligence the secret to better sleep?

Artificial intelligence has made its way into drug development, surgery and medical advice — and now it’s helping people improve the quality of their sleep. The Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine Committee, which is part of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, recently published a paper that highlights how AI is contributing to the field of sleep medicine. The committee …

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