Weather and arthritis: How digital health data is transforming healthcare research

Softwire TechTalks

In our latest Digital Lighthouse episode, Zoe Cunningham is joined by Will Dixon, Professor of Digital Epidemiology at the University of Manchester. Will discusses how digital health data sources create exciting opportunities, like using de-identified electronic health records to analyse large populations for medication safety and COVID risk factors during the pandemic. He also explores the risks and challenges of managing data from patients and the public via smartphones and wearable devices to gain a clearer understanding of health. Don't miss his 'Cloudy with a Chance of Pain' research, where Will investigated the link between weather and arthritis pain using smartphones to collect data from over 13,000 participants. He is optimistic that integrating patient-generated data into the healthcare system will improve clinical outcomes and address vital health inquiries. Learn more by listening to the podcast or reading the full transcript at: https://www.softwire.com/insights/weather-and-arthritis-how-digital-health-data-is-transforming-healthcare-research/(opens in a new tab)