An Exciting New Diagnostic Tool

 

Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by abnormal misfolded protein known as alpha-synuclein.  It is one of a group of disorders known as synucleinopathies.  Accurate diagnosis of any of these diseases, especially in the early stages, is challenging which can result in misdiagnosis.

CND Life Sciences has developed a new diagnostic tool called the Syn-One Test™ that accurately detects and visualizes abnormal alpha-synuclein in cutaneous nerve fibers.  The synucleinopathies encompass a group of neurodegenerative diseases that include:

·         Parkinson’s disease

·         Dementia with Lewy bodies

·         Multiple system atrophy

·         Pure autonomic failure

·         REM sleep behavior disorder

An abnormal test that identifies phosphorylated synuclein (p-syn) within cutaneous nerves is highly specific for a diagnosis of a synucleinopathy, but cannot distinguish between the synucleinopathies. Physicians should use the results of the Syn-One Test along with other clinical features to help make a more specific diagnosis.to help avoid sub-optimal care recommendations and poor outcomes.

 

Personally, I want to know what I am dealing with so I can seek appropriate treatment and make informed choices for my future.  While this is not an endorsement, it is a recommendation for Movement disorder doctors, Palliative care teams, PwP’s, care partners and their families to research this new development.  For further information, visit CND LIfe Sciences - Home of the Syn-One Test™.