Medical Economics September 7, 2023
AI test offers quick and remote diagnosis that could ultimately help primary care physicians
A test of a new AI tool that can assess the severity of Parkinson’s disease showed that it outperforms primary care doctors with Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale certification, but did not outperform neurologists, who fared slightly better than AI.
Developed by researchers at the University of Rochester, the AI tool allows individuals with Parkinson’s disease to evaluate their symptoms within minutes through a simple finger-tapping test. Researchers say this innovation holds great promise in enhancing patient care and accessibility. The study appeared in npj Digital Medicine.
Patients can participate from their homes, tapping their fingers ten times in front of a webcam to assess their...
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