Apple watch – Dr. Barry Dworkin

Study reports that Apple watches require further evaluation to determine their ability to predict COVID-19 infection due to small study size, self-reported data, and a small number of infections within the group.

January 18, 2021

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 18, 2021 Source:Study suggests Apple Watch can detect COVID-19 before symptoms appear Reference: Longitudinal Physiological Data from a Wearable Device Identifies SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Symptoms and Predicts COVID-19 Diagnosis
Apple watch heartbeat monitor not even close to being able to accurately identify atrial fibrillation

March 26, 2018

Health Headlines Commentary for March 26, 2018 Source: Apple Watch could soon detect an irregular heartbeat Reference: Passive Detection of Atrial Fibrillation Using a Commercially Available Smartwatch

Study reports that Apple watches require further evaluation to determine their ability to predict COVID-19 infection due to small study size, self-reported data, and a small number of infections within the group.