Scientists find volatile compounds in ear wax may help detect Parkinson's disease earlier than traditional methods, offering a potential inexpensive screening tool.

Parkinson’s is not the only cause of handwriting changes – it’s been linked to other neurological changes, while Parkinson’s ...

Tongue coating analysis reveals potential biomarkers for early Parkinson's disease detection, offering a non-invasive and ...

Medically reviewed by Forest Miller, OTR/L Parkinson's disease is characterized by distinct symptoms that affect movement and a number of other aspects of daily life. These typically start subtly and ...

About 90,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) each year—one person every six minutes. While most people ...

The earliest known signs of Parkinson’s can include pain, anxiety, balance issues, stiffness, loss of smell, sleep problems and depression. Other signs like tremors, handwriting changes, and ...

The limitations of traditional pen-and-paper assessments have prompted scientists to turn to digital solutions. The study ...

Parkinson’s symptoms, both motor and non-motor, can develop gradually and vary significantly between individuals. These symptoms can be easy to overlook or misattribute, often delaying diagnosis.

Dec. 4, 2002 (Chicago) - A radiopharmaceutical-imaging agent - ioflupane (I123-FP-CIT) - used with single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is "98% accurate" for early diagnosis of ...

Dr Drupad Trivedi, a lecturer in Analytical Measurement Sciences at The University of Manchester, said: “Our goal is to develop a reliable, non-invasive test that helps doctors detect Parkinson’s ...

Trained dogs were able to detect Parkinson’s disease from skin swabs with up to 80% accuracy.   This method could lead to a ...

Researchers say new findings could potentially "open the door to opportunities for earlier detection and intervention." ...