WASHINGTON—Data collected by wearables, such as an Apple Watch, Fitbit or Oura Ring, can help uncover flares in people with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, suggests research presented at DDW 2024.
“Our current methods for diagnosing flares involve taking blood or stool samples or performing an endoscopy, which are inconvenient and invasive. We really wanted to capitalize on devices that people frequently use and enjoy using. We’re hoping to use wearable data as a