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AI can detect signs of Parkinson's disease by analyzing a person's voice as they read a single sentence. New research shows 85.7% accuracy—potentially transforming early screening and global access to care.
A tiny flower-shaped particle could help to pave the way for a new treatment approach to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's that targets the root causes.
Over the course of his storied music career, rock icon Ozzy Osbourne faced health battles with substance abuse and Parkinson's disease.
Gait changes such as swinging the arms differently and taking smaller, slower steps
Parkinson’s is not the only cause of handwriting changes – it’s been linked to other neurological changes, while Parkinson’s UK says “writing can change as you get older, if you have stiff hands or fingers or poor vision” – but it may be worth seeing your doctor about it, especially if it comes with other symptoms.
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A University of Bristol study shows that trained dogs can detect Parkinson's disease with 80% sensitivity by identifying odors in skin swabs, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis.
Trained dogs were able to detect Parkinson’s disease from skin swabs with up to 80% accuracy. This method could lead to a faster, non-invasive
Heavy metal rocker Ozzy Osbourne died this week at 76, about five years after announcing he had Parkinson’s disease.
A recent study linking human pegivirus to Parkinson’s is leading scientists to examine the connection between other viral infections and neurodegenerative diseases.