Motorized finger-bender designed to detect Parkinson's disease

Because it doesn't show up in either blood tests or brain scans, Parkinson's disease can be frustratingly difficult to diagnose. A new device could help, however, by repeatedly bending the patient's finger. It may make diagnoses easier, and allow treatment to start earlier.

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Category: Medical

Tags:

• Bionics Institute
• Diagnostic devices
• Fingers
• New Atlas Audio
• Parkinson's Disease

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