AXIOS February 22, 2021
Ina Fried

Fitbit started out trying to make us healthier by making us take a few extra steps. Now such wearables can help detect diseases like COVID-19 and even spot signs of depression, CEO James Park told “Axios on HBO.”

Why it matters: Early detection is important for a range of health conditions, but especially so with communicable diseases like the flu or COVID-19.

Early studies show that, used in combination and over time, such sensors can be as effective as standard questions in evaluating whether someone is showing signs of depression.

And with COVID-19, Park says, a new algorithm was able to use Fitbit data, including heart rate fluctuations, to spot the disease a day or two before symptoms appear.

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Topics: Digital Health, Healthcare System, Patient / Consumer, Provider, Public Health / COVID, Technology, Wearables
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