Prognostic significance of peripheral neutrophils and lymphocytes in early untreated Parkinsons disease: an 8-year follow-up study

Conclusion Among the blood biomarkers, only a higher neutrophil count was associated with faster motor progression along with accelerated nigrostriatal dopaminergic degeneration in patients with PD. The impact of neutrophils and lymphocytes on longitudinal cognitive changes remains unclear. Trial registration number NCT01141023.

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Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - November 15, 2023 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Kim, R., Kang, N., Byun, K., Park, K., Jun, J.-S. Tags: Movement disorders Source Type: research