Screening for Parkinson's disease using "computer vision".

Journal: PloS one
Published Date: Aug 12, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Identifying bradykinesia is crucial for diagnosing Parkinson's disease (PD). Traditionally, the finger-tapping test has been used, relying on subjective assessments by physicians. Computer vision offers a non-contact and cost-effective alternative for assessing Parkinson's disease.

Authors

  • Narongrit Kasemsap
    Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
  • Purinat Tikkapanyo
    Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
  • Panupong Wanjantuk
    Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
  • Nisa Vorasoot
    Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
  • Kannikar Kongbunkiat
    Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
  • Anupol Panitchote
    Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.

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