The technological development behind the Apple Watch has made the device an ally in the health care of millions of users around the world. When it comes to setting priorities, Apple has focused on those conditions that silently affect many people, with fatal consequences. But now and given the global health emergency, the device could be relevant to help much more.
In order to take advantage of the capabilities of smart watches such as Apple Watch and the enthusiasm of people who increasingly trust one aspect of their health to one of them, Stanford University specialists are promoting a study to detect cases of COVID - 19, thanks to the information provided by these devices.
The study proposed by scientists from Standford University consists of using data such as heart rate and respiratory rate to detect possible cases of COVID - 19.
We are trying to find out if information from portable devices, such as Fitbit and Apple Watch, can be used to track infectious diseases like COVID - 19. We hope we can predict the onset even before any symptoms begin.
Currently, specialists are convening people who meet one of three conditions to participate in a study that will last two years: Among the requirements are: Having a confirmed case or suspected of COVID- 19 , having been exposed to someone with COVID - 19 ″ or have increased risk of exposure (such as health workers or supermarket workers).
In the first phase , participants must download an application, complete a daily symptom survey. Additionally, they will be asked to export the data collected by Apple Watch and to optionally allow access to their electronic medical record.
According to the information shared by 9to5mac, during the second phase a personal panel will be created that can inform people when they get sick. While the algorithm from the original study was developed using a Basis watch and some other discontinued devices, this new study aims to be device independent and to include models like Fitbit, Apple Watch, and Oura Ring. According to statements by university spokesmen:
"We are receiving a ton of registered people who have a smart watch and have been sick"
“We are talking about tens of millions of people, all with these smart watches that could be health protectors for infectious diseases such as covid - 19 “.
Although the proposal seems very promising, Stanford specialists believe that they could find obstacles when it comes to the American manufacturers of smartwatch, request authorization from the United States Food and Drug Administration to allow access to its characteristics. .
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