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Fitbit Claims Early Covid-19 Detection Capability
Fitbit claims their devices might be able to detect COVID-19 in people before they even start to feel symptoms, according to early findings from the company’s study, which has yet to be peer-reviewed by a medical journal.
Fitbit claims their devices might be able to detect COVID-19 in people before they even start to feel symptoms, according to early findings from the company’s study, which has yet to be peer-reviewed by a medical journal.
- Fitbit is assessing the "physiological signs associated with COVID-19 measured using wearable devices", with the purpose of creating an algorithm that can detect COVID-19 and other diseases before symptoms start. It began the trials in May this year.
- These results are really promising, and although yet to be peer-reviewed, could prove the worth of wearable devices well beyond the usefulness of telling the time or letting you know how many steps you've taken.
- Fitbit, Apple, and others are increasing the "health" capabilities of smartwatches and fitness trackers and this announcements could catapult thinking of new applications.
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