New technique could help diagnose Parkinson’s early, scientists say
by Andrew Gregory Health editor from Science | The Guardian on (#6AR3Q)
US researchers say they have found method that could pinpoint disease before symptoms show, allowing earlier treatment
Scientists have developed a new technique that could help diagnose Parkinson's disease before symptoms show, and speed up the hunt for a cure.
Parkinson's is difficult to diagnose because at present there is no specific test for the condition. Symptoms vary and several other illnesses have similar symptoms, which means the condition can often be misdiagnosed.
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