New smartphone monitoring tool can help track Parkinson’s tremor

A new smartphone monitoring tool for people with Parkinson's disease — designed for those who use an Apple Watch — can continuously measure tremor and involuntary movements, known as dyskinesia, which may help provide doctors with a more complete picture of a patient's symptoms between clinic visits.

New smartphone monitoring tool can help track Parkinson’s tremor

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A new smartphone monitoring tool for people with Parkinson's disease — designed for those who use an Apple Watch — can continuously measure tremor and involuntary movements, known as dyskinesia, which may...

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A new smartphone monitoring tool for people with Parkinson's disease — designed for those who use an Apple Watch — can continuously measure tremor and involuntary movements, known as dyskinesia, which may help provide doctors with a more complete picture of a patient's symptoms between clinic visits.

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  • A new smartphone monitoring tool for people with Parkinson's disease — designed for those who use an Apple Watch — can continuously measure tremor and involuntary movements, known as dyskinesia, which may...

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