In November,Stanford University published the results of a surveyaimed at proving that theapple smart watchhelps effectively combat heart problems. This idea seems to have been emulated, because the private company Johnson & Johnson is launching a similar operation at its own expense. But this time, it's about looking at stroke.
This sudden neurological deficit is, worldwide, the leading cause of physical disability in the adult population. It is even the second cause of mortality according toOMS, if we stick to developed countries. A real scourge that also affects France, with nearly 140,000 new cases each year.
Participants are welcome
In reality, the study in question also concerns atrial fibrillation, as was the case with the one carried out by Californian researchers a little earlier. However, on its official page, J&J specifies that this factor can be the cause of triggering aAVC.
Only citizens of the United States are currently eligible for the survey, which will include residents agedsixty-five years or older. The other prerequisite concerns the daily use of aiPhone6s or later, with iOS 12.2 or higher. Finally, he is registered with Medicare, the health insurance system set up for seniors by the federal government there.
TheHeartline Studyis planned to last 24 to 36 months, and is notably led by a Harvard professor renowned for his work in the field of medicine. Finally, selected patients may be paid and Watches will be loaned to those who cannot afford them.
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