Could it be possible to diagnose Parkinson’s disease with the help of a simple retinal exam? The idea should be seriously considered, according to a new study.
Scientists have announced a breakthrough in Parkinson’s disease detection using a new immuno-infrared sensor (iRS) test that analyzes cerebrospinal fluid for protein misfolding, offering hope for earlier diagnosis of this progressive neurological condition. Study results were published in EMBO Molecular Medicine.
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder in which the α-synuclein protein abnormally aggregates within brain cells, causing neuronal damage.
Researchers have developed a simple, non-invasive method of diagnosing Parkinson’s disease early using an eye scan. It could mean treatment aimed at slowing the disease can start sooner or, alternatively, could be used to monitor the disease’s progression.
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