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2. University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test - Wikipedia

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   The University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test (UPSIT) is a test that is commercially available for smell identification to test the function of an individual's olfactory system. Known for its accuracy among smell identification tests it is considered to be one of the most reliable (r=.94) and trusted. [1]

3. Types of Parkinson's and How They're Diagnosed - Healthline

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   These tests include: Blood test. Blood tests can’t identify Parkinson’s disease directly, but they may be able to help your doctor identify other causes of parkinsonism, such as multiple ...

4. What to Know About Getting a Parkinson's Diagnosis - Healthline

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   The process of diagnosing Parkinson’s usually begins with the neurologist evaluating your medical history and performing a physical exam. For a formal diagnosis to be made, you need to have a ...

5. Parkinson‘s Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, and More - Healthline

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   tremor (shaking that occurs at rest) slow movements. stiffness of arms, legs, and trunk. problems with balance and tendency to fall. Secondary symptoms include: blank facial expression. a tendency ...

6. Montreal Cognitive Assessment - Wikipedia

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   Since the MoCA assesses multiple cognitive domains, it can be a useful cognitive screening tool for several neurological diseases that affect younger populations, such as Parkinson's disease, [14] [15] [16] vascular cognitive impairment, [17] [18] Huntington's disease, [19] brain metastasis, sleep behaviour disorder, [20] primary brain tumors ...

7. Parkinson's Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

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   Walking and balance problems. You may notice your arms aren't swinging as freely when you walk. Or you can't take long steps, so you have to shuffle instead. Parkinson's can also cause a range of ...

8. Parkinson's disease - Wikipedia

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   James Parkinson. Parkinson's disease (PD), or simply Parkinson's, is a neurodegenerative disease of mainly the central nervous system that affects both the motor and non-motor systems of the body. The symptoms usually emerge slowly, and, as the disease progresses, non-motor symptoms become more common. Usual symptoms include tremors, slowness ...

9. Parkinson's Disease: Making the Diagnosis - WebMD

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   Doctors usually make the diagnosis based on your symptoms and an exam. If you have at least two of these main signs, your doctor will want to find out if Parkinson’s disease is the reason behind ...