Ozzy Osbourne, Parkinson's disease
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A recent study linking human pegivirus to Parkinson’s is leading scientists to examine the connection between other viral infections and neurodegenerative diseases.
Over the course of his storied music career, rock icon Ozzy Osbourne faced health battles with substance abuse and Parkinson's disease.
AI can detect signs of Parkinson's disease by analyzing a person's voice as they read a single sentence. New research shows 85.7% accuracy—potentially transforming early screening and global access to care.
Trained dogs were able to detect Parkinson’s disease from skin swabs with up to 80% accuracy. This method could lead to a faster, non-invasive
The usually harmless Human Pegivirus has been found in brain samples from Parkinson’s patients. Researchers say this is the first time it’s been found in brain tissue.
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Dogs' noses are sensitive enough to track down fleeing convicts, locate human remains in hidden burial sites and detect illicit drug stashes.
For decades, the narrative around Parkinson’s disease treatment has focused primarily on dopamine replacement. The loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra is well recognized and drives the changes in motor symptoms as well as non-motor symptoms.
Heavy metal rocker Ozzy Osbourne died this week at 76, just weeks after his farewell show and about five years after announcing he had Parkinson's disease. Here's what to know about the disease: What is Parkinson’s?
Gait changes such as swinging the arms differently and taking smaller, slower steps