New tools may help diagnose Parkinson’s earlier than ever

The disease can be tricky to spot, but a plethora of new ideas are emerging

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Illustration by Matthew Kam

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Neurologist David Standaert can often tell if someone has Parkinson’s disease in a matter of minutes.