New Parkinson's test developed thanks to woman who could smell the disease
Researchers hope that one day the test could be rolled out across the NHS.
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Researchers hope that one day the test could be rolled out across the NHS.
Researchers hope that one day the test could be rolled out across the NHS.
Scientists are edging closer to developing a “game-changing” test that could reduce the time it takes to diagnose Parkinson’s disease. A study from the University of Manchester has shown that it is possible to identify the degenerative condition based on compounds founds on the surface of the skin. It’s hoped this approach could accelerate the diagnosis of Parkinson’s – which develops gradually and can take years to present itself – by using a...