AI-Powered Blood Test Predicts Parkinson's Years in Advance

New research suggests early detection could enable preventative treatments and improve clinical trials.

Researchers have developed an AI-enhanced blood test that can predict Parkinson's disease up to seven years before symptoms appear.
The test identifies a specific pattern of eight blood proteins associated with the disease.
If validated, the test could be available in NHS laboratories within two years.
Early detection may allow for the development of treatments to slow or halt disease progression.
Ethical considerations and the need for effective treatments remain significant challenges.