Tag: Parkinson’s disease
Rice University Researchers Develop Magnet-Controlled Brain Implant
A team of Rice University engineers has developed the first-ever neural implant that can be both programmed and charged remotely with a magnetic field....
Wearables Should Replace Self-Reporting Diaries for Tracking Parkinson’s Symptom, Says New Study
According to a new study published in the journal npj Digital Medicine, wearable technology can be a better alternative to self-reporting diaries to track...
Abbott Secures FDA’s Expanded Indication for its Deep Brain Stimulation System for Parkinson’s Treatment
Abbott’s Infinity Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) system has received an expanded clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to include targeting of...
PROTXX Collaborates with Healthcare Providers, Universities and Machine Learning Developers in Alberta
Silicon Valley-based digital healthcare technology pioneer PROTXX, Inc. announced a broad collaboration with Alberta-based organizations. These organizations include Alberta Health Services (AHS), independent clinical...
This Wearable Device Can Improve Speech of People Living with Parkinson’s Disease
People afflicted with Parkinson’s disease usually develop speech impediment; their speech become quieter and less clear that before the disease affected them. In many...
Microsoft Patent Shows Wearable with Haptic Feedback Targeted at People with Parkinson’s
A patent application filed by Microsoft has shown the company has looked into the possibility of wearable technology being used to help manage the...