[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Neuroscience News [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/twitter/NeuroscienceNew) on x 504.3K followers Created: 2025-07-15 20:42:07 UTC Dogs Can Sniff Out Parkinson’s Disease A groundbreaking study shows trained dogs can accurately detect Parkinson’s disease (PD) by smelling skin swabs. In rigorous double-blind trials, the dogs achieved up to XX% sensitivity and XX% specificity, even when patients had other medical conditions. Researchers say this points to a unique olfactory biomarker of PD detectable well before visible symptoms emerge. The dogs were trained over weeks to distinguish between swabs from PD patients and healthy controls, with impressive consistency. These findings could pave the way for a quick, affordable, and non-invasive screening method for earlier diagnosis. Earlier detection is crucial for slowing disease progression and improving quality of life.  XXXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [pd](/topic/pd) [Post Link](https://x.com/NeuroscienceNew/status/1945222368651305445)
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Dogs Can Sniff Out Parkinson’s Disease
A groundbreaking study shows trained dogs can accurately detect Parkinson’s disease (PD) by smelling skin swabs.
In rigorous double-blind trials, the dogs achieved up to XX% sensitivity and XX% specificity, even when patients had other medical conditions.
Researchers say this points to a unique olfactory biomarker of PD detectable well before visible symptoms emerge.
The dogs were trained over weeks to distinguish between swabs from PD patients and healthy controls, with impressive consistency.
These findings could pave the way for a quick, affordable, and non-invasive screening method for earlier diagnosis.
Earlier detection is crucial for slowing disease progression and improving quality of life.
XXXXXX engagements
Related Topics pd