Online AI-Based Test for Parkinson's Disease Severity Shows Promising Results

The University of Rochester has developed an AI tool for remote assessment of Parkinson's disease severity. Users complete a finger-tapping task in front of a webcam, and the AI provides rapid assessment based on the Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) guidelines, generating metrics for tremor classification. In a study involving 250 Parkinson's patients, the AI's ratings were compared to neurologists' and primary care physicians' assessments, highlighting its potential for remote monitoring, improving access to care, and enhancing health equity.

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Researchers at the University of Rochester have developed an AI tool that enables remote assessment of Parkinson's disease symptoms. Users perform a simple finger-tapping task in front of a webcam, and the AI assesses motor performance based on the Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) guidelines. In a study involving 250 participants with Parkinson's disease, the AI's ratings were compared to those of neurologists and primary care physicians, demonstrating its potential for remote monitoring. The researchers suggest this technology could improve access to care and health equity for patients unable to visit neurologists in person, although they caution that it's an emerging technology and should be used in conjunction with a physician's input.

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