Dr. Barry Dworkin

Blood test for Parkinson’s in early stage but represents good science

Health Headlines Commentary for February 9, 2017

Source:

Blood test might make Parkinson’s diagnosis easier, study says

Simple blood test may be accurate in differentiating between Parkinson’s disease and APDs

Reference:

Blood-based NfL A biomarker for differential diagnosis of parkinsonian disorder

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