The Hilo Band is worn on the wrist like a bracelet. It works by providing what’s known as optical blood pressure monitoring: The device shines a light on your skin and measures variations in light ...

The band can be worn during the day and night, allowing patients to track blood pressure patterns across a 24-hour cycle.

The FDA has given 510(k) clearance to health tech company Aktiia for over-the-counter use of its G0 Blood Pressure Monitoring system. According to the FDA website, the device received clearance July 2 ...