Depression may be the brain’s early warning sign of Parkinson’s or dementia

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While there is currently no cure for Parkinson’s disease or Lewy body dementia, addressing depression early could improve quality of life and overall care for patients as these diseases develop.

study published in General Psychiatry provides the most detailed longitudinal evidence to date, demonstrating that depression frequently precedes the diagnosis of PD and LBD and remains elevated for several years thereafter.

Drawing on comprehens...

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