A researcher from the University of Florida has created a powerful new computer program called VisionMD. It uses artificial intelligence (AI) to study videos of people with Parkinson’s disease and other movement problems. The tool helps doctors see small changes in how patients move, which improves care and supports medical research.
The software was developed by Dr. Diego Guarin, a professor at UF. He wanted to solve a common problem in clinics — doctors often don’t have the time or staff to carefully study patient videos. VisionMD makes it easy to analyze these videos in just a few clicks.
The tool works with regular videos taken from a phone, computer, or even Zoom calls. It runs directly on the doctor’s computer, so patient data stays private and secure.
Doctors in Germany, Spain, and Italy are already using VisionMD to study thousands of videos. It helps them see how well treatments like deep brain stimulation (DBS) are working.
Dr. Florian Lange, a neurologist in Germany, says the tool gives them clear and unbiased results, unlike traditional methods where doctors might give different scores for the same video.
With so many DBS settings to choose from, VisionMD helps doctors quickly find the one that works best for each patient.
The software is free and open-source, so others can improve or change it. The team is also adding more movement tests to make it even more useful for clinics.
“Processing each video takes just a few seconds,” said Dr. Guarin. “We believe most doctors can use it easily, even if they’re not tech experts.”
Source: sciencedaily
