If there is one thing that is important in the vast majority of diseases, it is early diagnosis. And this rule also applies – and above all – to Covid. Being immediately aware of the infection prevents the spread of the pathogen to other people thanks to timely isolation. At the moment, however, this is practically impossible because it could take several days from the symptoms to the swab response. However, this could also change thanks to the use of a smart ring. The smart ring reveals Covid
A new study evaluated the reliability of an innovative device. A real ring to wear on the finger which, however, is also able to monitor vital parameters, fever, alternation between sleep and wakefulness and more. It seems that its use is very useful for highlighting the presence of Covid even in “unsuspected” individuals from a medical point of view. Among the various functions it has in fact also that of detecting subtle changes in body temperature that are not always considered or perceived as fever. Ring vs tampons
The possible reliability of these devices was considered by an American study team coordinated by experts from the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry of the University of California at San Francisco who collaborated closely with colleagues Department of Management at the Baruch College of the University of the City of New York (CUNY). Scientists, led by Professor Ashley Mason, compared the oro-nasopharyngeal swabs with the results obtained from smart rings. The study was conducted on 50 coronavirus positive participants. From the results it emerged that among these, as many as 38 subjects had developed fever but had not reported it as a symptom or it had gone unnoticed. In two words: they were considered asymptomatic because they did not notice any symptoms. However, it appears that the smart device – from a Finnish home (OURA) – managed to detect it instead. “This raises the question of how many asymptomatic cases are truly asymptomatic and how many may simply be unnoticed or not reported,” study co-author Benjamin Smarr explained. “Our analyzes support the hypothesis that wearable sensors can detect disease in the absence of symptom recognition.” study co-author Benjamin Smarr explained. “Our analyzes support the hypothesis that wearable sensors can detect disease in the absence of symptom recognition.” study co-author Benjamin Smarr explained. “Our analyzes support the hypothesis that wearable sensors can detect disease in the absence of symptom recognition.”Continuous temperature measurement as an anti-covid tool
The smart ring would therefore be much more useful than the classic “guns” for detecting the temperature that we find in airports or in front of shops. “Many factors affect body temperature. People come and go with fevers, and a temperature that is clearly elevated for one person may not be a big deal for another person. Continuous temperature information can better identify fever, ‘explain the scientists. All this, associated with the detection of vital parameters could be an excellent tool to curb the spread of Covid. “The increased heart rate, reduced heart rate variability and increased respiratory rate” were symptoms associated with the presence of the virus.
Fonti scientifiche
Feasibility of continuous fever monitoring using wearable devices – Scientific Reports
Smart rings for COVID-19 detection, sustainability – Good News Finland
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