Did you know that early detection of Parkinson’s disease (PD) could be as simple as wearing a smartwatch?  Recent studies suggest that digital devices, including smartwatches and smartphones, can detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease, potentially revolutionizing how we approach this debilitating condition [1]. The power of digital devices The WATCH-PD study, involving 82 individuals with early, untreated PD and 50 age-matched controls, demonstrated that digital tools could objectively measure disease progression.  Over 12 months, participants wore commercially available smartwatches and used smartphones equipped with specialized applications. These devices assessed gait, tremor, finger tapping, and speech, providing crucial data on PD progression [1]. Key findings 1. Gait changes Significant declines in gait measures were observed. For instance, arm swing, a crucial indicator of motor function, decreased from 25.9 degrees at baseline to 19.9 degrees at month 12.  This decline highlights the potential of smartwatches to monitor motor function deterioration in PD patients​. 2. Tremor detection The proportion of time individuals experienced tremors increased from 19.3% to 25.6% over the study period.  This suggests that smartwatches can effectively track tremor severity and frequency, providing valuable insights into disease progression. 3. Psychomotor and speech assessment The study also noted changes in psychomotor…

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