The past 5–10 years have seen rapid advances in digital sensors and imaging-based technologies for the diagnosis of neurological conditions. However, the majority of these technologies are in the early stages of development — now is the time to consider how we validate these tools and safely integrate them into clinical practice.
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Granziera, C., Woelfle, T. & Kappos, L. Development and implementation of new diagnostic technologies in neurology. Nat Rev Neurol 18, 445–446 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41582-022-00692-z
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