Parkinson’s Doctor Claims Joe Biden Shows ‘Classic Features Of Neurodegeneration’ Amid Cognitive Ability Concerns
Although President Joe Biden repeatedly insists his "memory is fine," according to the 'Associated Press,' a New York based neurologist has speculated otherwise.
Board-certified Dr. Tom Pitts suggests that the democratic president is exhibiting "classic features of neurodegeneration" amid speculation that his cognitive abilities are declining right before American's eyes.
"I could have diagnosed him from across the mall," Pitts stated during an interview with 'NBC News Now.' Although he confirmed he's never spoken to or examined Biden, he could easily identify the purported "red flags."
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The neurologist noted Biden's "rigidity," describing the way he holds his body including "loss of arm swing" and end-block turning, opposed to a quick turn of the head and neck.
The specialist also pointed out the president's signs of Bradykinesia — a condition that causes slowness of movement, especially when continuing a movement. Other symptoms include slowed reflexes, limited facial expression, a shuffled gait or dragging foot, and trouble speaking and swallowing, per 'Medical News Today.'
"Especially with the low voice they said was "a cold," he said, adding air quotes. "Hypophonia — [a] small monotone voice like this overtime is a hallmark of Parkinsonism. I could have diagnosed him from across the mall."
Pitt stated that this isn't "a hard case," maintaining that it's one of the "easier" movement disorders to diagnose. "If a med student did not pick Parkinson's on the test, they'd be remediated," he said, regarding the chances of Biden's symptoms being any other condition.
Neurologists have reportedly visited the White House eight times in eight months. Pitts maintained that it would be "odd" for a specialist to see a "random" movement disorder case at the White House.
"What I can not comment on is his ability to make good decisions," Pitts stated. "Both him and Trump should take the 4-hour neuropsychological testing which is the hallmark test for cognitive performance."
On Monday, the president's physician Kevin C. O'Connor, D.O., FAAFP wrote a statement to White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stating that an "extremely detailed" neurological exam was given to 81-year-old Biden.
The letter states: "There were no findings which would be consistent with any cerebellar or other central neurological disorder." More details are made available in this briefing.
