Parkinson Diagnosis Articles & Analysis
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Differentiating between a Parkinsonian tremor and other tremor disorders is challenging.1 Early and correct differential diagnosis is crucial to quickly provide access to best medical treatments and other forms of support. ...
These parameters are used as ‘digital biomarkers’ to provide objective information to clinicians about movement abnormalities, thus supporting diagnosis and monitoring of Parkinson’s Disease and other neuromotor impairments. ...
It is increasingly recognised that Parkinson’s, and other movement disorders such as myoclonus, paratonia and dyskinesia occur frequently in Alzheimer’s dementia (AD). An easily performed objective test of fine motor skill could aid in the diagnosis and management of those with suspected or established dementia. ...
New research shows a link between use of two pesticides, rotenone and paraquat, and Parkinson's disease. People who used either pesticide developed Parkinson's disease approximately 2.5 times more often than non-users. The study was a collaborative effort conducted by researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), which is part of the National Institutes of ...
New research shows a link between use of two pesticides, rotenone and paraquat, and Parkinson's disease. People who used either pesticide developed Parkinson's disease approximately 2.5 times more often than non-users. The study was a collaborative effort conducted by researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), which is part of the National Institutes of ...