Parkinsons - A simple mathematical cure?

I recently watched a TED video featuring Max Little (mathematician) on how math may be the cure for Parkinsons disease. It was a really interesting video -the primary focus being on how voice changes in an individual developing PD- long before any overt symptoms develop-can be captured utilizing mathematical algorithms to provide early diagnosis and trigger preventative treatment.

It is quite leading edge and lends hope to the thought that if you can identify disease processes before overt progression there can be treatment that stops a disease in it's track. Unlike DNA which only reflects the propensity for development-this focus' on clear early symptoms that signal a problem. The goal of Mr. Little's work is to eventually have a test that can literally be administered within minutes over a simple phone line-AMAZING! For insurance carriers that rely upon telephone interviews as a part of their process this really increases potential benefits.

PD is a progressive neurological disorder that affects between 4-6 million individuals worldwide and carries a median survival of 15.8 years from the onset of motor changes.

Max Little; A test for Parkinson's with a phone call; (link)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/max-little/parkinsons-diagnosis-test_b_2545128.html

Mathematics are well and good but nature keeps dragging us around by the nose. ~Albert Einstein