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Director Lars von Trier's Parkinson's Diagnosis and Treatment

Director Lars von Trier has been admitted to a care centre to receive treatment following Parkinson’s diagnosis. The filmmaker, 68, went public with his diagnosis in 2022. Von Trier is currently in a care centre that can provide him with the treatment and care his condition requires. Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that leads to shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with walking, balance, and coordination. Von Trier is in good spirits and is being treated for his symptoms.

President Biden's Health and Neurological Exam

Sen. Doug Jones dismisses concerns about President Biden's health amid reports of a neurologist specializing in Parkinson's visiting the White House, calling it a 'nothingburger.' The White House clarifies the meeting was for a neurological exam as part of Biden's annual physical.

Speculation on President Biden's health

Dr. Tom Pitts, a neurologist, claims Biden is showing symptoms of Parkinson's disease based on his recent public appearances, despite never examining him in person. Pitts argues Biden's word-finding difficulties and physical symptoms point towards neurodegeneration. The president's team denies he is being treated for Parkinson's.

Genetic Analysis and Health Disparities in African Americans

Genetic analysis explains why African Americans have higher risk of stroke and Alzheimer's but lower risk of Parkinson's.