Episode 298
Parkinson's 'pocket-doctor'
Can a smartphone diagnose Parkinson's disease?
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
September 8, 20144m 58s
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Show Notes
A 'pocket-doctor' smartphone app may now help to diagnose Parkinson's, a degenerative motor disease, that was previously very difficult to assess. With symptoms such as voice tremors and walking abnormalities, how does the phone application work? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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