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

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 ...

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 ...

The limitations of traditional pen-and-paper assessments have prompted scientists to turn to digital solutions. The study underscores how digital tablets and smartpens can capture real-time dynamic ...

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

The fascinating thing is that your brain controls handwriting through complex neural pathways, and Parkinson’s tends to affect these same areas early in the disease process. Understanding what ...

Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne died following his battle with a genetic form of Parkinson's disease, while a brain ...

10 early signs of Parkinson’s disease Parkinson’s usually presents itself in individuals in their 60’s and 70’s – however, that is not always the case. If you are experiencing any of the ...

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 ...

1 of 3 | A new, simple blood test developed by Israeli researchers could allow Parkinson's disease sufferers to get an early warning before their motor symptoms manifest, by which time it is too ...