White House rubbishes President Biden Parkinson's speculations, refuses to elaborate on mystery doctor visits
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The news mill is rife with reports that US President Joe Biden is under treatment for Parkinson's disease and is consulting a neurologist outside his annual physicals. However, on Monday, the White House batted away the rumours and said that the Parkinson's disease expert's visits to the White House had nothing to do with 81-year-old Biden.
Why did the Parkinson's expert visit the White House?
According to a report by Reuters,its review of the White House logs shows that Dr Kevin Cannard, a neurologist and movement disorders specialist from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, had visited the Presidential estate eight times from August 2023 to March 2024.
According to speculations, Dr Cannard was there to consult on Biden's health. However, speaking to the press during a media briefing, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre refused to confirm or elaborate on the doctor's visits but said that the President was not being treated for Parkinson's.
"Has the President been treated for Parkinson's? No. Is he being treated for Parkinson's? No, he's not. Is he taking medication for Parkinson's? No," she stated.
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Jean-Pierre said she wanted to respect the privacy of all those involved, but suggested that Cannard might be connected to the treatment of some military personnel working at the White House complex.
"There are thousands of military personnel that come to the White House and they are under the care of the medical unit," she said.
Jean-Pierre also said that the president had seen a neurologist three times connected to his annual physical examination.
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The octogenarian over his Presidential term has made several gaffes. His recent confused, dry-as-dust debate performance against rival Donald Trump has raised fresh concerns about his health and his ability to lead the United States of America for another four years.
What is Parkinson's Disease?
Parkinson's disease, as per the World Health Organization (WHO) is a brain condition that causes problems with movement, mental health, sleep, pain, and other health issues. The condition, it says, gets worse over time and there is no cure. However, therapies and medicines can reduce symptoms, whichinclude tremors, painful muscle contractions and difficulty speaking.
(With inputs from agencies)
