AI tool checks Parkinson’s severity remotely via finger taps

A new AI tool that can assess the severity of Parkinson’s disease relies on 10 taps of the finger. It produces results in minutes.

Luke Auburn-Rochester • futurity
Sept. 11, 2023 ~4 min

Can a virtual kayak ride speed up stroke recovery?

A video game-based therapy in which people who have had a stroke ride in a virtual kayak can help improve motor skills and reduce in-person therapist time.

Brian Consiglio-Missouri • futurity
March 14, 2022 ~5 min


Sleep is key for zebra finches learning to sing

Sleep may allow birds learning to sing to remember the useful things they learned during the day, and forget what's not important.

U. Zurich • futurity
Jan. 15, 2020 ~5 min

Wearable sensor detects child motor deficits

A Fitbit-like device for kids could spot motor deficits before they turn into significant and irreversible disabilities, researchers say.

Tamara Bhandari-Washington University • futurity
May 3, 2019 ~6 min

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