Study exposes cognitive effects of Parkinson's disease

Friday, September 3, 2010 - 10:49 in Health & Medicine

Researchers at Queen's University have found that people with Parkinson's disease can perform automated tasks better than people without the disease, but have significant difficulty switching from easy to hard tasks. The findings are a step towards understanding the aspects of the illness that affect the brain's ability to function on a cognitive level.

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