“Clues to Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s From How You Use Your Computer,” by Sumathi Reddy, Wall Street Journal

“How you type or move a mouse could help detect whether you have a serious disease like Parkinson’s. A Duke University doctor working with Microsoft researchers sifted through data on the physical movements of computer users that came from millions of internet searches. Their study found links between some behaviors—such as tremors when using a mouse, repeat queries and average scrolling velocity—and Parkinson’s disease. They used artificial intelligence, or a computer analysis, to identify which of the metrics separated a control group from those searching for Parkinson’s disease symptoms. The research is part of a trend sweeping health care: the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to help better diagnose and treat patients.”

LTC Comment (from Stephen A. Moses, Administrative Coordinator, Center for Long-Term Care Reform):

Fascinating possibilities with AI and data mining. The WSJ article is behind a pay wall, but you can read the research paper on which it’s based here:  “Detecting neurodegenerative disorders from web search signals.”

Clues to Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s From How You Use Your Computer

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