Neurologist comments on Biden's health

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Published 2024-07-08
Dr. Tom Pitts, a board-certified neurologist, speaks with NBC's Tom Llamas about questions surrounding President Biden's health. Dr. Pitts has not examined the president, but shares opinions based on video clips of Biden.
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All Comments (21)
  • I hate when interviewers don’t let the guest give full answers without interrupting.
  • @bryceross7321
    you get a quadruple certified doctor and you dont let him answer fully, unreal lol
  • @dokota1
    “They lie to us. They know they are lying to us. They know we know they are lying to us. But they are still lying to us.”
  • @fg3568
    Hey Tom...why don't you shut up a second and let the expert fully finish a sentence.
  • We've been waiting for a doctor to talk clearly about Biden, and finally we get someone who addresses Pelosi's question--is this an event or a condition. It's upsetting that we finally get someone very helpful and sympathetic, and Llamas is rude and stupid. Thanks very much to Dr. Pitts !!!!
  • @eveg4737
    I love this doctor, he really said the day before school trying to do the homework lol
  • @saylorbay2000
    Bring a doctor on, ask a question, then, interrupt and talk over him the entire time. Do they teach ANYTHING about real journalism these days?
  • @524FrmGrl
    Worst reporter ever! Let the doc speak.
  • @yf4012
    Sounds like to me that the interviewer didn’t like the doctor confirming it is Parkinson’s.
  • @rl1800
    The doctor was trying his hardest not to laugh at the stupidity of the reporter.
  • @Lp78Ch
    Tom Llamas is so rude! Let the doctor finish. We actually want to know what he has to say!!
  • @michaelm5370
    One thing stands out to me in this whole scenario as a HUGE red flag. ALL police and surveillance teams in KC use drones in a massive way whenever public events are being held. This guy was supposedly laying on an exposed roof with a rifle and the PUBLIC saw him but there was no drone surveillance or footage??? Really?? Something is definitely not right here!!
  • Im a American before everything!! Good man! Thank you Dr. For speaking out trying to help our country!!
  • @gd8205
    I have Parkinson’s. So does Biden. I’m 44, diagnosed 15 years ago. I’m unfortunately an expert in the disease and can identify it easily in others. Watching Biden, I’m looking in mirror. Btw, Sometimes my meds work, called being “on”. Sometimes they don’t, “off”. On or off is near impossible to control. I can literally go from off to on during a conversation (like the debate). Because of on/off nature, he will pass a cognitive test if he’s “on” and it will be used to say he’s fine. But if he took the test when “off”, he will not do well. He might even switch between on/off during the test. That’s how unpredictable this disease is. Ask me how I know… Voice and speech changes are common in people with Parkinson's disease. Some common difficulties include: * Speaking softly or in a reduced volume * Using a monotone voice * Slurring words * Mumbling * Stuttering or stammering * Hoarseness or a strained quality * Breathiness * Uncertain articulation  Bradykinesia is a clinical term that refers to slowness of movement, or speed hesitations and halts that occur as movements continue. It can affect voluntary motions, like what you tell your body to do, as well as automatic or repetitive motions. Bradykinesia is a common symptom of movement conditions like Parkinson's disease (PD), and can make everyday tasks difficult. In Parkinson's disease, hypomimia occurs when a lack of dopamine in the brain prevents facial muscles from working as well as they used to. This can make it difficult to smile, raise your eyebrows, or express your feelings, and can sometimes make it look like you have a blank expression In people with Parkinson’s, cognitive deficits may become more severe and impact daily functioning. Similar to slowness of movement (or bradykinesia), people with Parkinson's disease often report slower thinking and information processing (termed “bradyphrenia”) Fatigue is a non-motor symptom of Parkinson's disease (PD) that can feel like a deep physical tiredness that doesn't improve with rest. It can make it feel impossible to move, as if you have no energy. Fatigue can occur at any point in the course of PD, whether movement symptoms are mild or severe.
  • @CPATuttle
    I felt like the news anchor thought he was the doctor
  • @Katsmom6
    Any elderly presidential nominee should be required to take that 4 hour cognitive test before they’re able to run. Both of them. If they fail, replace the nominees.
  • @Chris-yk1mm
    Mr. Llamas: When you interview a guest, it would be suggested to not keep interrupting them. I would have liked to hear Dr. Pitts expound on what he was saying instead of being interrupted several times.