Early Detection of Parkinson’s Disease by Voice Analysis

A new technique assisting in early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease has been developed by Prof. Shimon Sapir of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Haifa. This technique involves analysis of voice and articulation. The research was carried out alongside U.S. scientists and with funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and results have been published in the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research. “This is a non-invasive, reliable and accurate technique that only requires the patient to read out a few simple sentences,” Prof. Sapir explains.

from ScienceDaily.com

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