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Dogs Can Actually Smell Parkinson’s Disease, And They’re Incredibly Accurate

 
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 Dr. Keen
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Jul 18, 2025 11:54 am
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  • Two trained dogs detected Parkinson’s disease with up to 80% sensitivity and 98% specificity by sniffing skin swabs.
  • Parkinson’s patients produce sebum (skin oil) with a unique scent signature linked to the disease.
  • There’s currently no definitive test for Parkinson’s. Early scent detection could help doctors screen for the disease sooner.
  • Researchers hope to refine training or build electronic “noses” that mimic dogs’ remarkable sniffing skills.

https://studyfinds.org/dogs-can-smell-parkinsons-disease-accurate/


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