China has unveiled its first Artificial Intelligence, powered digital doctor platform dedicated to Parkinson’s disease, as the country faces a growing burden from age-related illnesses.
It is developed by Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University; the platform is designed to streamline patient support by reducing repetitive consultations and improving access to reliable medical information.
The system drew on more than two decades of clinical research conducted by the hospital, combining medical records, academic studies, reports and educational materials with peer-reviewed global literature.
According to Chen Biao, director of the hospital’s Parkinson’s disease clinical research and treatment centre, the AI tool can handle up to 90 per cent of routine patient inquiries.
This allows physicians to dedicate more time to complex cases requiring specialized care.
Accessible via smartphones, the platform enabled patients to ask questions about Parkinson’s disease and receive evidence-based responses.
However, it did not provide individualized treatment recommendations, ensuring that medical decisions remain under the supervision of qualified doctors.
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The service also connects users directly to the hospital’s online system for appointment scheduling and prescription services.
Developers say future updates will integrate wearable devices to support medication management, rehabilitation exercises, daily care and mental health support, aiming to create a more comprehensive, long-term care model for patients.
In another development, efforts are underway to organize a new round of talks between the United States, U.S. and Iran following inconclusive negotiations held in Islamabad, officials said.
According to The Wall Street Journal, mediators were pushing to reconvene discussions within days to preserve a fragile two-week ceasefire.
Key issues remain unresolved, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz without transit fees and the status of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile.
Tehran’s demanded the release of approximately 27 billion U.S. dollars in frozen assets.
Pakistani officials, who hosted the initial talks, were engaging with both sides in an effort to secure progress before the ceasefire expires on April 22.
In spite of the lack of a breakthrough, authorities expressed cautious optimism that continued negotiations could prevent a return to open conflict.
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