Parkinson’s Disease: Women Show Higher Amyloid Plaque Levels Than Men
Women diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease exhibit a higher amyloid plaque burden in the brain compared to men, according to a study led by the Mayo Clinic Arizona. While men with Parkinson’s are generally at a higher risk of developing dementia, this new research indicates that women harbor more Alzheimer’s-related protein deposits, even when adjusting for … Read more