Screening for Parkinson’s Disease
En Español (Spanish Version)The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.
There are no screening tests or screening guidelines for
Parkinson’s disease
. Patients with a strong family history of Parkinson’s disease may want to see a movement disorders expert to discuss genetic testing.
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
website. Available at:
http://www.aans.org/
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Conn HF, Rakel RE.
Conn’s Current Therapy 2002.
54th ed. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Company; 2002.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
website. Available at:
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/
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Parkinson’s Disease Foundation
website. Available at:
http://www.pdf.org/
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Last Reviewed September 2012