Skin Swabs Could Detect Parkinson's Disease up to Seven Years Before Symptoms Appear

Skin swabs could detect Parkinson's disease up to seven years before symptoms appear

A new study has revealed promising progress in developing a non-invasive sampling method to detect early signs of Parkinson's disease—up to seven years before motor symptoms appear—by analyzing the chemical makeup of skin.

Harket sparks more openness about Parkinson's disease - Norway's News in English — www.newsinenglish.no

The reluctant decision by Morten Harket, lead singer in the legendary Norwegian band a-ha, to go public with his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis last month has been widely praised in his homeland. It may even boost more studies by researchers, who are searching high and low for a cure to the neurological disorder. “It’s very important […] The post Harket sparks more openness about Parkinson’s disease appeared first on Norway's News in English — ww…