mHealth Intelligence February 10, 2021
Biometric changes tracked by mHealth wearables can be used to detect COVID-19 before traditional diagnosis, highlighting the power of connected health solutions.
Wearable devices can detect COVID-19 cases earlier than traditional diagnostic methods and can provide connected health solutions for providers to manage the disease, according to a Mount Sinai study.
The findings, published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, reveal that small changes in an individual’s heart rate variability (HRV) measured by an Apple Watch can signal the onset of COVID-19 up to a week before the person is diagnosed via a nasal swab. The Apple Watch’s HRV measure also can identify individuals who have symptoms.
“This study highlights the future of digital health,” said the study’s corresponding...
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