Skin Biopsy Test Can Detect Abnormal Protein Found in People With Parkinson's Disease
Researchers hope the tests will enable faster, more accurate diagnosis and aid in future treatment development.
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Researchers hope the tests will enable faster, more accurate diagnosis and aid in future treatment development.
A skin biopsy that can detect an abnormal protein in cutaneous nerve fibers holds promise for early detection of Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative disorders.
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has revealed that a simple skin biopsy test could help detect Parkinson's disease with an impressive 93% accuracy rate.
Traditionally, doctors diagnosed Parkinson’s first by symptoms: freezing when walking, stiffness and tremors.
Doctors have a new tool to diagnose Parkinson's disease, which (behind Alzheimer's) is the second-most common neurodegenerative disorder in the US. Per the Wall Street...