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Saliva gland test may diagnose early Parkinson’s disease

New findings suggest that a saliva gland test may better diagnose early Parkinson’s disease. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic and Banner Sun Health Research Institute found that testing a portion of a person’s submandibular gland could spot early Parkinson’s disease. There is no current accurate testing method for Parkinson’s disease, and so saliva gland testing ...click here to read more

Future health risks predicted by saliva test

A saliva test may be able to predict future health risks. White blood cells secrete immunoglobulins (IG) which are necessary to fight off illness. Secretory IgA (sIgA) can be measured through saliva and it is the body’s first line of defense against infection. The study looked at 639 participants saliva samples from 1995. IgA secretion ...click here to read more

The Breakthrough Saliva Test for Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects elderly adults and is characterized by the occurrence of tremors, slow mobility, and a peculiar walk, in which the back is usually arched and the head positioned forward. Although Parkinson’s disease commonly affects the elderly, the symptoms of this condition may develop by the age of 50.  ...click here to read more