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flag Study suggests bacteria changes in gut and mouth may predict cognitive decline in Parkinson's patients.

flag Recent research from King's College London indicates that changes in gut and mouth bacteria in Parkinson's disease patients could be an early warning sign of worsening symptoms, including cognitive decline. flag By using AI to analyze samples from patients with mild cognitive impairment, dementia, and healthy individuals, researchers found that harmful bacteria, likely originating from the mouth, release toxins that can damage gut tissue and potentially affect the brain. flag This suggests that maintaining oral and gut health could support better disease management in Parkinson's, and the toxins could be used as markers to identify patients at higher risk of dementia.

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