HIT Consultant January 20, 2025
Fred Pennic

What You Should Know:

– A new study from Mount Sinai researchers has revealed that wearable devices, like smartwatches and fitness trackers, can effectively identify, differentiate, and even predict flare-ups in individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

– The research findings, published in the journal Gastroenterology, opens up exciting possibilities for continuous disease monitoring and proactive management of IBD using widely available technology.

IBD, which includes conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is a chronic condition causing inflammation in the digestive tract. It affects millions of people worldwide, often leading to debilitating symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fatigue. Managing IBD involves controlling inflammation and preventing flare-ups, periods when symptoms worsen significantly.

The Mount Sinai study...

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