• April 25, 2024

According to data from the Foundation for Parkinson's Disease In the United States, in the world there are more than 10 million people diagnosed with this disease.

In Mexico, the Federal Health Secretariat (Ssa), estimates that there are at least 500 thousand patients with Parkinson . The key to this and all diseases is to have an opportune diagnosis.

The most current to know if someone suffers Parkinson is through a neurological test that in 20 minutes it reveals if you are sick or not. However, it is not available in all countries and the cost is high: between 350 to 450 dollars.

Now knowing if someone has this disease or not, is available to everyone. This is achieved through a voice test that is 99% effective.

In this regard, the specialist in applied mathematics TED Fellow Max Little , created various computer algorithms for voice detection. By means of the vibration of the vocal cords "sounds" of a normal person are "emitted" and from this the position of the vocal cords can be traced:

In this way you can detect the vocal tremor , weakness Y rigidity when talking. All this is done through a digital microphone and through software you can quantify the "health status" of the person.

The process is very simple, a line is called from a landline or cell phone; the user is asked if he suffers or not Parkinson , then record a message of 20 seconds, this is analyzed by experts and instantly give the diagnosis.

This unlike other studies is more practical and less expensive, since the key is that people have the means at their disposal and lives are saved.

Do you want to know more about this disease?

In an interview for GetQoralHealth , the doctor Mayela Rodríguez , neurologist and expert in Parkinson , tells you what it is and what are the most common characteristics of this disease:

The people who take on the responsibility of caring for a patient with Parkinson they should be informed about the disease and the additional tools that exist to support the patient in their quality of life.

It is natural to feel physically and emotionally exhausted when caring for a patient with Parkinson, But the person in charge (family, partner, illness), should not only know everything about this disease, but have humane treatment, patience and tolerance, since their quality of life is in their hands.

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