DETECT Study

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Fitbit data suggests people with COVID-19 experience lingering health effects

By Mallory Hackett 11:47 am July 8, 2021

New research published this week in JAMA Network Open is the latest to indicate that some people experience lingering symptoms of COVID-19 months after recovering. The data comes out of the DETECT (Digital Engagement and Tracking for Early Control and Treatment) study, which collects health data from different wearables – such as Fitbits, Apple Watches, Garmins, Oura Rings or any others that can...

Pairing wearables data with self-reported symptoms could improve COVID-19 prediction

By Dave Muoio 11:18 am November 2, 2020

Symptom-based COVID-19 screening can be improved by incorporating data collected from wearable sensors into prediction algorithms, an approach that could complement ongoing testing efforts by spotting symptomatic and pre-symptomatic individuals early, according to a research letter recently published in nature medicine. The findings are part of the DETECT (Digital Engagement and Tracking for...