Early weight loss in Parkinson's disease patients may signify more serious form of disease

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - 06:41 in Health & Medicine

Evidence of an association between weight loss in patients with early Parkinson's disease and more rapid disease progression has been found by researchers. While weight loss is common in Parkinson's patients, results of the study could suggest that weight loss early in the course of the disease signifies a more serious form of the neurodegenerative disorder.

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