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A simple skin test can accurately identify Parkinson’s disease – Tech Explorist
New research shows a simple skin test can accurately identify Parkinson’s disease, demonstrating for the first time the feasibility of the method.
Currently, there is no easy and reliable test available for the early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Doctors need to carefully weigh symptoms, family history, and other factors to conclude.
A new study by Iowa State University has shown a simple skin test can accurately identify Parkinson’s disease, demonstrating the feasibility of the method for the first time. Scientists have shown how a chemical assay can detect the protein alpha-synuclein clumping in skin samples to help diagnose Parkinson’s…
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