How data provided by fitness trackers and smartphones can help people with multiple sclerosis

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How data provided by fitness trackers and smartphones can help people with multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an insidious disease. Patients suffer because their immune system is attacking their own nerve fibers, which inhibits the transmission of nerve signals. People with MS experience mild to severe impairment of their motor function and sensory perception in a variety of ways. These impairments disrupt their daily activities and reduce their overall quality of life.