Wearable Devices Outperform Humans in Parkinson's Tracking, Study Reveals
A study conducted by researchers at Oxford University has found that digital wearable devices can track the progression of Parkinson's disease more effectively than human clinical observation. By tracking over 100 metrics picked up by the devices, researchers were able to detect subtle changes in the movements of individuals with Parkinson's. This technology could help scientists determine whether novel drugs and therapies for Parkinson's are slowing the progression of the disease. The lead researcher emphasized that this is not a treatment for Parkinson's but a tool to aid in the development of treatments.