Doctors warn that conditions such as multiple system atrophy and progressive supranuclear palsy are often difficult to diagnose because the telltale signs, which include tremors and slow movements, are similar to those of Parkinson’s Disease.
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Brain scans diagnosis breakthrough for sufferers of Parkinsonian forms
Hi-tech brain scans can be used to determine whether a patient suffering from symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease is actually living with a different neurological disorder, according to a study published today.
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