Publications by authors named "Larissa Fritz Covari"

Article Synopsis
  • Higher cortisol levels linked to stress may contribute to non-motor symptoms like anxiety and depression in Parkinson's disease (PD), suggesting stress plays a role in the disease's development.
  • The study developed precise methods for measuring cortisol and cortisone in urine and saliva to explore their potential as biomarkers for anxiety in PD patients.
  • Results showed 24-hour urine samples from PD patients with anxiety had elevated cortisone levels compared to healthy controls, and salivary tests indicated higher cortisol levels in the morning for PD patients.
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