Medical Xpress July 24, 2025
Computer scientists at the University of Rochester have developed an AI-powered, speech-based screening tool that can help people assess whether they are showing signs of Parkinson’s disease, the fastest growing neurological disability in the world.
A study published in the journal npj Parkinson’s Disease introduces a web-based screening test that asks users to recite two pangrams—short sentences using all 26 letters of the alphabet. Within seconds, the AI analyzes the voice recordings for subtle patterns linked to Parkinson’s, with nearly 86% accuracy.
Parkinson’s disease is typically diagnosed by movement disorder specialists—neurologists with specific training to evaluate complex motor symptoms—using a combination of family history, neurological examinations, and brain imaging.
While the study’s authors emphasize that their AI-based tool is not...
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