Article 5Y7S6 NHS smartwatch for Parkinson’s patients hailed as ‘lifechanging’

NHS smartwatch for Parkinson’s patients hailed as ‘lifechanging’

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Jenn Selby and agencies
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Kinetigraph sends data to doctors so that physiotherapy and prescriptions can be adjusted to meet needs

Thousands of people with Parkinson's disease will be given smartwatches by NHS England so they can be treated effectively from home.

The Parkinson's Kinetigraph contains sensors that monitor the wearer's activity, and buzzes to remind them to take medication.

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