Washington [US], July 9: The White House has denied that President Joe Biden has Parkinson's disease after reports emerged that a neurologist visited the White House eight times in eight months.
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Previously, The New York Times cited a White House visitor log showing that a Parkinson
Dr. Kevin Cannard, a neurologist and Parkinson's specialist at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (which treats US presidents), has visited the White House eight times, according to the information. He is also a co-author of a study on early treatment of Parkinson's at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Cannard met with White House physician Kevin O'Connor in mid-January.
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Mr Biden is brushing aside criticism and calls for him to withdraw in favour of another candidate to run against Mr Trump on November 5.
Spokesperson Jean-Pierre would not confirm or comment on Mr. Cannard's visits. At the press conference, she was repeatedly questioned by reporters and did not reveal the doctor's identity, wanting to respect everyone's privacy for security reasons.
Ms Jean-Pierre said President Biden has met with a neurologist three times as part of his annual physical
Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper