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Wearable technology for healthcare has evolved significantly since Fitbits started becoming household items . The combined possibilities of tracking data , constantly advancing technology , and a pandemic that forced most of the world to receive healthcare at home for more than a year , has led to huge innovations in wearable devices that do everything from reduce hospital stays to monitor the menstrual cycle .
Post-operative care A complicated operation like an organ transplant typically requires a lengthy stay in hospital and significant post-op care . Two major reasons for this are to prevent wounds from becoming infected , and regaining mobility . But what if there was a device patients could easily wear that helped both these areas so they could return home sooner ? geko™ is the name of a wearable created by British company Sky Medical Technology , specifically for patients who have had a kidney transplant . This small muscle pump activator is worn round the leg , transmitting painless electrical pulses to stimulate blood flow .
This prevents oedema , a common symptom of kidney disease caused by swelling due to a build-up of fluids , typically in the legs and ankles .
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