Scientists of the EU-funded DiPAR (Diagnosing Parkinson’s disease by neuromuscular function evaluation) project developed a digital sensor pen. This device records biomarkers non-invasively to enable differential diagnosis and monitoring of […]
Anthony: “I was surprised with all the symptoms targeted in i-PROGNOSIS”
Anthony Mule’ Stagno is a 76 years old pensioner. He was diagnosed with very early Parkinson’s disease three years ago. As a technology-savvy, he is very much willing to contribute to […]
Challenges of Improving Patient-Centred Care in Parkinson’s disease
A new study in the UK suggests that a measurement tool supporting a patient-centered care model would be a combination of objective and accurate measurement of the most bothersome symptoms for patients […]
A first blood test for the early diagnosis of Parkinson’s?
A European and Israeli study revealed that the expression level of 5 genes in blood can detect Parkinson’s disease. Building on this research the Israeli company BioShai is commercializing in […]
Aerobic Exercise May Preserve Olfaction in Individuals with PD
The majority of individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experience olfaction dysfunction. Based on anecdotal reports of improved olfaction following aerobic exercise, the Cleveland Clinic (USA) developed a study with the aim to evaluate […]
Good practice guide for health apps
The French High Authority for Health launched this November a guide with the aim to offer a development framework ensuring the quality and reliability of health applications. Facing the risks ensuing from […]
A new European partnership in the field of digital inclusion
ENTELIS is the name of a a new European partnership for learning and innovation in the field of digital inclusion which was launched during the third ENTELIS project seminar in Brussels […]
Health in the time of smartphones
In a recent position paper, the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) comes back on the potentially serious risks for consumers entailed by mobile health applications and devices. To reverse the trend, it […]
Is digital health inclusive for all?
This is the question Martyna Giedrojć, Policy Officer for Health Systems at the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA), recently raised in light of the recent policy developments on mHealth. As a matter […]
Combined training may prevent falls says a new study
According to a new study from the Tel Aviv University, combining virtual reality with treadmill training could help prevent dangerous falls associated with Parkinson’s disease. The intervention combines both physical […]