IMSC researchers find the usefulness of activity data in cancer treatment
Integrated Media Systems Center
A recent paper lead-authored by IMSC researchers, Dr. Luciano Nocera and Dr. Cyrus Shahabi, reported that wearable activity trackers could be a useful tool to evaluate and help treat cancer patients. After analyzing data gathered from a smartphone app and wristband worn by chemotherapy patients, the researchers linked lower activity levels to more unexpected health encounters, such as emergency room visits. As such, by tracking activity levels, wearables could help cancer patients receive the...