Gizmodo Highlights Study Utilizing Wearable Technology to Assess Health Risks Following Pediatric Appendectomy

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Dr. O'Brien, a research scientist at the Max Näder Center for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Research, was recently featured in Gizmodo for a new study that uses data collected from Fitbits to predict post-operative health risks in children following an appendectomy. 

This innovative approach to real-time, remote monitoring could transform how we follow up with patients—making care smarter, faster, and more personalized.

Read the full Gizmodo article here!

Access the full publication in Science Advances here.