By John von Radowitz, Press Association
Independent/14 July 2009
People with raised levels of a particular pesticide in their blood may have an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, research published yesterday showed.
The findings provide some of the strongest evidence yet linking Parkinson's and pesticide exposure. Scientists believe they could lead to a blood test that would identify potentially susceptible individuals. Those at risk could then be given protective treatment and monitored for early signs of the disease.
Previous studies have found higher than normal levels of organochlorine pesticides such as DDT in the brains of Parkinson's patients. But the new research is the first to highlight a specific pesticide chemical in the blood....
Continued: http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/parkinsons-risk-from-raised-pesticide-level-in-blood-1745121.html
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment