Scripps Translational Science Institute

Using wearables data to track viruses in real time

By HIMSS TV | 07:00 am | April 22, 2020

Scripps Translational Science Institute Epidemiologist Jennifer M. Radin discusses how data from wearables such as Fitbits can be used to track influenza-like illnesses, including COVID-19.

Scripps, UCSF kick off wearable-driven research projects to spot viral infections early on

By Dave Muoio | 05:04 pm | March 27, 2020

Both efforts are employing popular consumer wearables and health trackers to spot potential cases of COVID-19 or other viral diseases as they begin.

Fitbit user data could be key to swifter population flu tracking

By Dave Muoio | 04:41 pm | January 20, 2020

By combining prior CDC data with heart rate and sleep measurements, Scripps developed a new disease tracking model that they say could deliver speedy and accurate estimates.

Study: Consumer-grade monitoring devices generally accurate, frequently used when offered as compensation

By Dave Muoio | 04:03 pm | July 03, 2018

Pharma enthusiastic for digital medicine, but some roadblocks remain

By Dave Muoio | 05:43 pm | June 06, 2018

Study: iRhythm's Zio patch streamlines a-fib diagnosis, care, but no word yet on outcomes

By Dave Muoio | 02:28 pm | March 13, 2018

Fitbit wearables will help power NIH's All of Us Research Program

By Dave Muoio | 11:12 am | November 07, 2017

New Scripps ResearchKit app uses 23andMe data to predict heart disease risk

By Tom Sullivan | 04:16 pm | October 30, 2017

Teladoc and Accolade join forces and more digital health deals

By Heather Mack | 03:52 pm | March 21, 2017