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Smart Wearables Predict IBD Flare-Ups Weeks Ahead

1/25/2025

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Wearable devices such as the Apple Watch, Fitbit, and Oura Ring could revolutionize the management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A groundbreaking study from Mount Sinai found that these gadgets can predict flare-ups up to seven weeks ahead by tracking vital signs like heart rate and oxygen levels in 309 adults with IBD.

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Story summary

Wearable devices such as the Apple Watch, Fitbit, and Oura Ring could revolutionize the management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A groundbreaking study from Mount Sinai found that these gadgets can predict flare-ups up to seven weeks ahead by tracking vital signs like heart rate and oxygen levels in 309 adults with IBD.