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This data will help establish behavioral patterns and provide clinicians with insights to develop more effective treatment plans, potentially leading to earlier diagnosis and improved patient management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The research will be conducted at the University of Exeter and University Hospital Zurich, focusing on tracking the progression of Parkinson\u2019s disease\u2014a condition affecting over 10 million people globally, with numbers expected to double by 2030. &#8220;This research identifies key moments when the condition progresses and aims to understand more about what causes this and why,&#8221; said Dr. Tristan Collins, CEO at gaitQ. &#8220;This can help clinicians and specialist physiotherapists create more relevant and personalized treatment plans.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Western Switzerland for Medtech Companies (machineMD)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KH4vBkQPXng?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Ana Coito, Neuroscientist at machineMD, highlighted the critical nature of early and accurate diagnosis. &#8220;People with Parkinson\u2019s may remain asymptomatic from motor symptoms until 50-60% of the dopaminergic neurons have been lost,&#8221; she explained. The project aims to use abnormal oculo-motor functions, prevalent in 75-87.5% of Parkinson\u2019s patients, to identify valuable digital biomarkers for more accurate disease monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This collaborative project between machineMD and gaitQ represents a major step forward in the fight against Parkinson\u2019s disease, combining expertise from both companies to unlock new insights into better treatment and patient care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A strong support ecosystem for medtech companies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building on its series of successes, machineMD has consistently demonstrated its potential and innovative capabilities within <a href=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/en\/the-startup-ecosystem-in-the-canton-of-bern\/\">the Bernese start-up ecosystem<\/a>. The support from entities like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssc.swiss\/\">Sitem Startup Club<\/a> has been instrumental in machineMD&#8217;s growth, providing not just a physical space but a community rich in resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities. This nurturing environment has enabled machineMD to thrive, culminating in its advancement to the <a href=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/en\/machinemd-joins-top-five-in-dayone-health-4-0-accelerators-second-phase\/\">second phase of the DayOne Health 4.0 Accelerator<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/en\/sitem-startup-club-medtech-machinemd-raises-chf-3-2-million\/\">securing significant funding rounds<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These accomplishments reflect not only machineMD&#8217;s commitment to advancing medical technology but also the strength of the support system that Bern offers to startups aiming to make a global impact in healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sitem Startup Club  (What Is Series)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" 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