A recent study conducted by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has found that wearable devices like Fitbits, Apple Watches, and Oura Rings can predict inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) flares up to 7 weeks in advance. The study, published in the journal *Gastroenterology*, observed that physiological metrics tracked by these devices, such as: 1. **Heart rate and resting heart rate**: Increased during inflammatory and symptomatic flares. 2. **Heart rate variability**: Exhibited significant changes in circadian patterns during inflammatory and symptomatic flares. 3. **Steps**: Lower daily steps recorded during inflammatory flares. 4. **Oxygenation**: Significant alterations observed up to 7 weeks before flares occurred. These findings suggest that wearable devices can provide continuous, non-invasive monitoring of IBD, allowing for early intervention and potentially improving the quality of life for patients[1][2][5]. Key highlights include: - **Early Detection**: Wearable devices can identify changes up to 7 weeks before flares occur, enabling proactive management of symptoms. - **Non-Invasive Monitoring**: The study demonstrates the potential for using wearable technology for continuous health monitoring, moving beyond traditional, often invasive or inconvenient methods. - **Expanding to Other Diseases**: The researchers are exploring similar approaches for other chronic inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, and developing AI algorithms for personalized flare predictions[1][4][5].
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