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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 to study GLP-1 drug muscle loss

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Samsung is collaborating with Massachusetts General Hospital to study the effects of GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, on muscle loss. The study will utilize the Galaxy Watch 8 to monitor body composition, activity levels, and heart rate in individuals starting GLP-1 treatment. Researchers aim to determine if continuous biometric data from wearables can help manage and mitigate muscle mass reduction, a known side effect of these popular drugs. AI

IMPACT This study could lead to new health monitoring features in wearables, helping users manage side effects of popular weight-loss drugs.

RANK_REASON Samsung is using its existing wearable product to study a health phenomenon, not releasing a new AI model or core AI research.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 to study GLP-1 drug muscle loss

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Mariella Moon) ·

    Samsung is testing Galaxy Watch 8 to prevent muscle loss on GLP-1s like Ozempic

    Samsung has teamed up with diabetes experts at Massachusetts General Hospital to see how Galaxy Watch 8 can help prevent muscle loss in GLP-1 patients.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Samsung is using Galaxy Watch 8 to study what Ozempic, other GLP-1 drugs might secretly do to you Samsung wants to help patients track rapid bodily changes duri

    Samsung is using Galaxy Watch 8 to study what Ozempic, other GLP-1 drugs might secretly do to you Samsung wants to help patients track rapid bodily changes during their GLP-1 treatment. https://www. androidauthority.com/samsung-g alaxy-watch-8-ozempic-side-effects-3672020/ # Tech…

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