In this episode, Priit Kruus talks with Elli Valla, a recent TalTech PhD graduate, about her research using AI and microkinematic analysis to detect Parkinson’s disease through fine motor skill assessment & handwriting on tablet devices. With 96.6% accuracy achieved through synthetic data and deep learning, Elli shares how this method could transform remote diagnostics. We also dive into the realities of healthcare AI—regulatory hurdles, real-world implementation, and the promise o...
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In this episode, Priit Kruus talks with Elli Valla, a recent TalTech PhD graduate, about her research using AI and microkinematic analysis to detect Parkinson’s disease through fine motor skill assessment & handwriting on tablet devices. With 96.6% accuracy achieved through synthetic data and deep learning, Elli shares how this method could transform remote diagnostics. We also dive into the realities of healthcare AI—regulatory hurdles, real-world implementation, and the promise o...
#5 Uku Vainik: Randomised controlled trial is the king, but there are new alternatives
TalTech Digital Health
1 hour 8 minutes
4 years ago
#5 Uku Vainik: Randomised controlled trial is the king, but there are new alternatives
In our 5th episode we talk with Uku Vainik, who is a health researcher interested in obesity, eating behaviours, and their health impact. We discuss scientific research in the field of psychology and what are the aspects that should be taken into account, when looking at human behaviour. Are specific personality traits relevant in shaping one’s behaviour and can we profile health messages in a way that they would target a specific group of people? We also discuss, when is the right time to tu...
TalTech Digital Health
In this episode, Priit Kruus talks with Elli Valla, a recent TalTech PhD graduate, about her research using AI and microkinematic analysis to detect Parkinson’s disease through fine motor skill assessment & handwriting on tablet devices. With 96.6% accuracy achieved through synthetic data and deep learning, Elli shares how this method could transform remote diagnostics. We also dive into the realities of healthcare AI—regulatory hurdles, real-world implementation, and the promise o...
