A Fitbit a day just might help keep your post-surgery woes at bay. Research today finds that wearable data can predict children’s risk of health problems following a removed appendix. Scientists in Chicago conducted the study, which equipped over a hundred children with Fitbits after their appendectomy.
Using a specially designed algorithm, the Fitbits accurately detected whether children would develop postoperative complications, often days before they were formally diagnosed. The findings suggest that wearables can be turned into a reliable early warning system for people leaving medical care, particularly children.
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https://gizmodo.com/your-fitbit-could-become-your-post-surgery-best-friend-2000626818