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Voice Algorithms Spot Parkinson's Disease

Posted by samzenpus on from the diagnostic-discourse dept.

another random user writes "Mathematician Max Little discovered that Parkinson's symptoms can be detected by computer algorithms that analyze voice recordings. Now he is looking for volunteers to contribute to a vast voice bank to help the database to learn even more. He is aiming to record up to 10,000 voices and has set up local numbers in 10 countries around the world."

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  1. LOL by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Will it also detect when Michael J Fox intentionally goes off his meds before going on TV to exaggerate his symptoms?

  2. Obamacare eliminates this in 2014 by peter303 · · Score: 1, Troll

    But R.I.P. June 28, 2012.