AI news ·
Helfie AI and Health Innovation South West test smartphone hypertension screening
A study is testing if a smartphone app can help detect high blood pressure early, especially in underserved groups, without endorsing the tool yet.
Helfie AI and Health Innovation South West are conducting an evaluation of smartphone-based hypertension screening. The work will focus on whether the tool can support earlier identification of cardiovascular risk and how it fits with existing care pathways, with particular attention to underserved groups.
The partners stated that the study does not constitute an endorsement of the technology. They emphasized the importance of staged evidence in assessing the screening approach.