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Joe Biden exhibits ‘classic features of neurodegeneration,’ Parkinson’s doctor claims: ‘Not a hard case’

2024-07-10 01:23 PM

New York-based neurologist Dr. Tom Pitts, who specialises in treating Parkinson’s disease, has claimed that Joe Biden exhibits “classic features of neurodegeneration.” Pitts assessed the president based on his public appearances. Joe Biden exhibits ‘classic features of neurodegeneration,’ Parkinson’s doctor says (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)(AP) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} “I could have diagnosed him from across …

People with essential tremor may be at higher risk of dementia, finds study

2024-03-10 05:46 AM

Minneapolis [US], March 9: People suffering from essential tremor, a movement disorder marked by involuntary shaking, are three times more likely to have dementia than the general population, according to studies. The findings will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 76th Annual Meeting, which will take place in Denver and online from April …

Pesticides, herbicides linked to higher risk of Parkinson’s disease

2024-02-29 07:29 AM

People exposed to pesticides and herbicides are 25% to 36% more likely to develop Parkinson’s, according to a new study. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Pesticides and herbicides used in farming appear to increase people’s risk of Parkinson’s disease, a new, preliminary study finds. People exposed to pesticides and herbicides are 25% to 36% more …

New Device Can Check Markers for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s Disease

2023-11-17 09:35 PM

FRIDAY, Nov. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A wireless, noninvasive device has shown promise in detecting the biomarkers of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Researchers said the device uses electrical detection to identify proteins associated with Alzheimer’s (amyloid beta and tau) and Parkinson’s (alpha synuclein) in saliva and urine. “This portable diagnostic system would allow testing …

Can You Really Have Parkinson’s Disease at the Age of 30?

2023-07-27 05:51 AM

There has been an alarming rise in the occurrence of health conditions among younger age groups, which is a cause for concern in the health and wellness field. Diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and Parkinson’s, which were once commonly associated with older individuals, are now affecting younger people as well. This shift has brought significant challenges …

Smartwatches Could Potentially Detect Parkinson’s Disease Up to Seven Years Prior to Symptom Onset

2023-07-05 01:34 PM

Parkinson’s is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s and affects more than 8.5 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. The study conducted from 2013 to 2016 compared data from people with Parkinson’s disease and those diagnosed up to seven years later. A groundbreaking study has discovered that wearable movement-tracking devices, …