WASHINGTON, June 7 — Researchers are increasingly looking at these devices and other such wearables as a possible early warning system for the deadly virus. Last month, scientists at the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute said they had created a digital platform that can...
More than evertech wearables are being considered as a possible early warning system for the deadly Covid-19 threat. — AFP pic
An app developed by the researchers uses artificial intelligence to forecast the onset of Covid-19 related symptoms such as fever, coughing, breathing difficulties and fatigue, with over 90 percent accuracy, according to the university. Scripps researchers had already previously demonstrated the value of wearables in predicting influenza in a study published in January in the British journalEarly indications suggest the devices “have the potential to identify people who are presymptomatic but still infectious,” said Jennifer Radin, a Scripps epidemiologist leading the research.
Resting heart rate, for example, is a good indicator because it is normally consistent before an infection, and can be accurately measured by most wearables.Eric Topol, director of the Scripps institute, said the idea of using wearables is promising because “over 100 million Americans have a smart watch or fitness band” which can provide key data for researchers, but that getting good results “is contingent on getting large numbers” to opt into the studies.
Apple has begun studies on how its smartwatch can detect heart problems. And Fitbit has been working with some 500 different projects for research on cancer, diabetes, respiratory and other health issues.
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