All articles tagged with #clinical diagnosis
Routine X-rays for diagnosing knee osteoarthritis may do more harm than good by increasing patient anxiety and unnecessary surgeries; clinical diagnosis based on symptoms and medical history is safer and equally effective, reducing costs and exposure to radiation.
Smartwatches equipped with wrist-worn accelerometers may be able to detect Parkinson's disease up to seven years before symptoms appear, according to a recent study. The study found that a decrease in movement speed, as measured by the accelerometer data, could be observed several years before clinical diagnosis. The accelerometer data outperformed other models based on medical symptoms, genetics, lifestyle, or blood biochemistry data, suggesting its potential use in early detection of Parkinson's. Further validation and refinement of the model are needed before incorporating it into clinical practice.