Friday, 26 July 2019

Parkinson's disease: 'Smartwatch' tracker monitors patients at home

Parkinson's disease: 'Smartwatch' tracker monitors patients at home A smartwatch-style device that tracks patient's movements has been hailed as "the future of Parkinson's care."

The personal Kinetigraph (PKG) monitors tremors and other symptoms, potentially enabling doctors to spot problems remotely.

Patients with the degenerative condition are supposed to get half-yearly check-ups but delays are common. BBC News

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