Parkinsons disease. Breath test diagnosis

[Cleoriff]

Fascinating research with a small trial group has produced results that show soon Parkinsons disease could be diagnosed by using a simple breath test.

Parkinson's disease is a progressive condition where there is gradual loss of nerve cells from the brain.

The test looks for a unique signature of chemicals in exhaled breath.

Small studies in volunteers have begun and early findings suggest the test can identify those with the debilitating brain condition.

The charity Parkinson's UK and experts at the University of Cambridge were intrigued by these early findings and are now setting out to do a bigger study involving 200 volunteers from England

I will be following this trial with interest. My father had Parkinsons. He was diagnosed far too late for any treatment to be beneficial. We have been struggling for years to find a definitive diagnostic test for this major debilitating condition. I hope this simple test is the way forward

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-31364407

http://www.parkinsons.org.uk/news/10-february-2015/breath-test-could-detect-parkinsons

[Cleoriff]

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@jonsie wrote:

Medical research has been going on for what seems my lifetime but the breakthroughs this last year or so so are tremendous advancements.

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I agree @jonsie  I have never regretted my time in nursing and the innovations I experienced.

However, if I could have one wish...I would love to go back now and start all over again at this time

I just find it all so exciting.....

[jonsie]

It's breath-taking. There seems to be something new every day....

[Beenherebefore]

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@Cleoriff wrote:

I have never regretted my time in nursing and the innovations I experienced.

I experienced some innovations with nurses from Frenchay Hospital when I was younger

[jonsie]

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@Beenherebefore wrote:

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@Cleoriff wrote:

I have never regretted my time in nursing and the innovations I experienced.

I experienced some innovations with nurses from Frenchay Hospital when I was younger

lucky man

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[Cleoriff]

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@Beenherebefore wrote:

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@Cleoriff wrote:

I have never regretted my time in nursing and the innovations I experienced.

I experienced some innovations with nurses from Frenchay Hospital when I was younger

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Very likely I was involved when I did my 3 week secondment at Frenchay

[Beenherebefore]

[Cleoriff]

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@Beenherebefore wrote:

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No good looking shocked. I have told you before I was at that hospital........:smileywink: