Elea-Maria Abisamra
The power of storytelling in STEM
Cell
limited knowledge exists regarding behavioral biomarker shifts period respiratory infection exposure testing decisions diagnostic decision period key phase affecting transmission dynamics public health strategy development study aims examine changes behavior biomarkers diagnostic decision period covid19 influenza group streptococcus gas analyzed data twoyear prospective cohort study involving 4795 participants israel incorporating smartwatch data selfreported symptoms medical records analysis focused three critical phases digital incubation period exposure physiological anomalies detected smartwatches symptomatic incubation period exposure onset symptoms diagnostic decision period influenza covid19 gas delay initial symptom reporting testing 39 95 confidence interval ci 3445 hours influenza 53 95 ci 4958 hours covid19 38 95 ci 3246 hours gas 73 95 ci 6778 hours anomalies heart measures symptom onset influenza 23 95 ci 1827 hours covid19 62 95 ci 5468 hours gas analyzing entire course infection individual greatest changes heart rates detected 676 95 ci 628725 hours prior testing influenza 641 95 ci 614667 hours prior covid19 582 95 ci 521642 hours prior gas contrast greatest reduction physical activities social contacts occurred testing findings highlight delayed response patients seeking medical attention reducing social contacts demonstrate transformative potential smartwatches identifying infection enabling timely public health interventions work supported european research council project 949850 israel science foundation isf grant 340919 within israel precision medicine partnership program koret foundation gift smart cities digital living