Massimo Marano
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Massimo Marano is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of biomedical engineering and clinical neurology, with a primary focus on the quantitative assessment of motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease. His key research areas include wearable sensor technology, signal processing, and the objective measurement of bradykinesia—one of the cardinal motor impairments in Parkinson's. Marano's most cited work, "Assessing bradykinesia in Parkinson's disease using gyroscope signals" (2017, 39 citations), represents a significant contribution to the field by demonstrating how gyroscope data from wearable devices can reliably quantify movement slowness, offering a more precise and continuous alternative to traditional clinical rating scales. This approach has the potential to transform how neurologists monitor disease progression and treatment response, moving beyond subjective observation toward data-driven, home-based assessments. By bridging the gap between engineering solutions and clinical practice, Marano's research lays important groundwork for remote patient monitoring and personalized therapy adjustments, making him a notable figure in the growing field of digital biomarkers for neurodegenerative disorders.
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- 1Assessing bradykinesia in Parkinson's disease using gyroscope signals39 citations · 2017