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Prepare for a future where you and your patient track health markers 24/7, manage chronic conditions in real time, and predict incoming illness with precision from sensors worn on the skin and in clothing.
Wearable tech can track a lot of health benchmarks, but it's also been shown to be able to spot flu and colds before symptoms even occur, according to a new study.
COVID-19 detection: Could your Apple Watch or Fitbit help slow the coronavirus pandemic? Mike Snider, USA TODAY UP NEXT
Growing evidence suggests that a smartwatch or wearable such as a Fitbit could help warn wearers of a potential COVID-19 infection prior to a positive test result.
Wearables such as the Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy smartwatch, Fitbit and other devices can collect heart and oxygen data, as well as sleep and activity levels. Researchers are studying whether a body s health data might signal an oncoming COVID-19 infection.
A COVID-19 infection may not be imminent for a person whose heart or activity data suggests a potential infection. But the increased likelihood – and the ability to alert the patient to get tested and possibly quarantine – could provide a vital tool in preventing the spread of the disease and tracking it, researchers say.