Trained detection dogs can identify Parkinson's disease (PD) with remarkable accuracy by sniffing skin swabs, according to a new study. In double-blind trials, the dogs achieved up to 80% sensitivity and 98% specificity, even when samples came from patients with other health conditions.
Trained detection dogs can identify Parkinson's disease (PD) with remarkable accuracy by sniffing skin swabs, according to a new study. In double-blind trials, the dogs achieved up to 80% sensitivity and 98% specificity, even when samples came from patients with other health conditions.
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