A new wireless device that could help in the diagnosis of respiratory and sleep conditions in babies and young children is being trialled for the first time with patients. The Paediatric Advanced Respiratory Service (PARS) has been developed by the West of Scotland Innovation Hub, which is hosted by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC), in partnership with digital therapeutics company PneumoWave. It combines wireless wearable biosensors with mobile app-based software to give real-time analysis of infants’ breathing when they are asleep.
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It is hoped that it will improve patient outcomes and experience, while also adding c.