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ArticleBody:Apple has received Federal Drug Association approval for a new Watch feature it says can detect signs of sleep apnea. The tool, available in several Watch models starting this week, uses an onboard accelerometer to measure slight wrist movements over time that may be associated with respiratory disturbances while a user is sleeping. The FDA makes clear this feature “is not intended to provide a standalone diagnosis,” or replace a doctor.
A physical doctor would still ultimately be the one who tells patients whether or not they have the condition and how to treat it. The feature is already available on the existing Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 Models and will be available on the Series 10 watch when it releases later this week.
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