A Twente invention, the OSAsense watch, which can quickly and easily rule out or indicate sleep apnea, is proving successful beyond expectations. The watch measures oxygen levels during sleep and has been used by 180 general practitioners in 1,674 patients, double the expected number. The watch provides rapid screening, avoiding the intensive process of a hospital examination for many. After a year, only 67% of patients were referred, demonstrating both patient convenience and cost savings. The success in Twente has led to use of the tool in other regions such as Zwolle and Groningen.

Read more about OSAsense here in the article written by RTV Oost.