I was diagnosed with dementia 2 years ago and I feel like I could run circles around Biden.

As the joke went, Biden always wanted to be President, too bad he's not around for it.

As at least one Nobel Prize winner has said, “you don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.”

I am 81 and in excellent health. Your NBA analogy is spot on! If I got up in front of the world stage and performed like Biden no one would have to send me in for a mental evaluation. Everyone would know from my weak performance(s) that I would not be qualified to continue holding that job. Biden’s mental state is irrelevant. His day to day performance is…and it’s abysmal.

Been this way since he got in. Was pretty easy to notice.

I feel like the entire country is trying to have that difficult conversation with their parents when it is time to give up the keys to the car. No one wants to have to do it, the parent does not see the problem, but, you know if you do not act, someone may die. What a joke of a political system.

Love that you saw the Clooney meme 😂 Everyone in the corporate media has been beyond dishonest about the obvious decline of Biden, then have the audacity to act surprised. Now that it's acceptable to talk about it, people like Clooney are going to jump on the bandwagon and hope we don't wonder why they didn't speak up sooner.

If Biden was a regular person, not even McDonald's would hire him.

Anyone who’s is just finding this out in the last 2 weeks is way behind the 8 ball…. People knew this in 2020.

My 80 yo Father In Law has Parkinson’s and is definitely becoming impaired and he’s significantly more cogent than Biden. It doesn’t take an MD/PhD to see a Parkinson’s patient start to slip. You don’t have to shake a man’s hand to see him decline, we all have a lifetime of seeing the elderly decline.

Four more months! Four more months! Four more months!

You're one of the most blunt, honest and smartest guys in the room. Keep being you.

President Putin is pleased

If he were not already President, would anyone consider him for a candidate of the highest position? I wouldn’t vote for him for mayor.

You hit the nail on the head. Do not care what his medical condition is, am concerned that his debate performance mirrors meetings with heads of state, his Cabinet, Congressional leaders, Wall Street CEO's, etc., etc., etc.

Re the pop filter: As an erstwhile theoretical linguist, I found the sound quality of this video excellent, and your diction so perfect that I could hear every speech sound individually. It was sweet music to my old ears. - Don Newkirk

Since 2020, things have rapidly become more and more unreal and it seems there’s no slowing down, I don’t know what this country will look like even just one year from now

Thank you Vinay, excellent commentary, thank you for continuing to call out those irresponsible physicians and keep this important question before the public! Parkinsonism is not Parkinson's disease, it is a set of observable signs that lead one to consider the possibility of Parkinson's disease. He certainly exhibits signs consistent with Parkinsonism by observation alone (and if you shook his hand and did not detect cogwheel rigidity, or if he did not exhibit micrographia for example, would that change your overall impression of the man? I would say No based on observation alone). The observable signs (festinating gait, mask facies, intermittent confusion, speech abnormalities among others) may be caused by Parkinson's disease and/or other neurological movement disorders. These are manifest and plain to see. Having said that, I completely agree that without a history and physical exam, without considering past medical, social, and family histories, without considering the current medications the person is on, it would be irresponsible at the least (if not misleading) to pronounce some sort of formal diagnosis. Perhaps with laboratory and imaging studies to provide further data an alternative diagnosis could be arrived at. You are right to distinguish the diagnostic aspect as completely separate from the evaluation of the degree of physical and mental acuity needed to perform the duties of the Presidency-- and I deeply share your concerns as to whether he has capacity to perform those duties in the outstanding manner that this country and the US public needs and deserves.

Thank you for calling out the journalists. The questions at the press conference were ridiculous. Nothing on policy, inflation, cost of living, immigration and borders. He’s getting a free pass.

6:38 I will never understand why people aren’t more furious w/ the media. Esp democrats.

Yay...the pop filter's working great. I love your style and appreciate all that you do, Doc.

Vinay, it’s a clinical diagnosis made by observation. The neurologist was 100% spot on. I just diagnosed a patient of mine by observing her gait, listening to her speech, and looking at her stone facies. Neurologist concurred and began treating her.

"President Putin" doesn't quite hit the way it used to.

You’re so right about journalists not asking good questions. This goes for all of them, even when facing WH officials, their questions are so bad, easily evaded. It’s very frustrating.

If regular people can consistently avoid making mistakes which the president can't (despite being drugged up on happy juice), we have a serious problem.

So well said! There is something in American culture that romanticizes the "common man," the kind of guy "you want to sit down and have a beer with," that devolves into Philistinism. I'm an American who spent half my childhood in Asia where people were widely applauded for their educational achievements. No one was marginalized for being a "nerd" or called such a name. The desire for an American President to fit in with the crowd can lead to selecting mediocre people. Clinton and Biden were exceptions to this rule, but Biden is just a pathetic specimen. I hope he's replaced very soon.

Interesting that all msm suddenly stopped shielding him?

Pop filter, microphone sound quality, lighting, background thrown out of focus...all excellent! Analysis and overall content: Awesome! 😃

His blink rate alone is highly symptomatic of Parkinson’s dementia… never mind all the rest 😮

I really appreciate your professional opinion over all the squawking heads.

Love you Vinay.! You are a voice of reason and common sense. I’m always happy when I see your videos. You speak truth and that’s hard to find these days. Thank you for speaking out and reassuring us the way you do.

You're right, it's enough to say that using the wrong names for world leaders is enough to say that this person is no longer fit for this function...

Spot on!

Can’t say how much I appreciate your point of view. I’ve been watching since COVID.

When clinical rigor is unavailable one must employ common sense. This is an instance where glaring inconsistency of behavior is sufficient to make judgment.

Love the microphone. You have such a soothing voice; I can't believe anyone complains!

Brilliant show. Thanks.

You’re the best. Thank you for being honest and funny and brilliant.

Based Take Dr. Prasad. Thanks for your insight.

The $30M heist joke was from the Babylon Bee 😂

So I’m a medico in Australia (GP of 35+ years ) & seem to remember Dr Robert Malone talking during the pandemic of a harmonisation of media, big tech, government and the medical authorities . From memory he didn’t allude to how or why. Looking in from outside & with a medical background I’m with you Dr Prasad- something is not right and it doesn’t really matter what because fit for purpose is clearly something your president lacks. Politics have nothing to do with it and neither does his main opponent. All the best with your governance( we have enough problems here with our out of touch and ineffectual ruling class)…

This is the K.C. Shuffle: They know that we know that the table is tilted. Put that together with what Clooney said: "...The short ramp to election day would be a benefit for us, not a danger." I heard someone call it the "honeymoon" strategy: I met this guy just the other day, don't know much about him but I love this guy and he is here to save the country. Six months later: I never saw that side, not sure how I feel about it now... In other words this is not a medical issue for the American people, it's a political issue and looks like a pretty dirty one at that. Best not start thinking about how far back this began.

I remember seeing President Biden back in 2021 at a town hall meeting. The President rigidly held his arms so that his forearms formed a right angle to his upper arms. At the time I thought there was something wrong with Biden.

I've been a floor nurse for 25 years and if Biden was my patient, I'd turn the bed alarm on. Any good nightshift RN would do the same.

I think you have to ask yourself (and maybe this requires someone old enough to remember) how doctors were trained to recognize the symptoms of Parkinsons. They watched videos showing what the symptoms look like in an actual person suffering from the disease. Obviously, it's not the only test, but arguably enough to form a preliminary medical opinion. But I agree with the idea that a cognitive exam is not required to determine if someone up to the task of running an entire nation. It's clear he is not, maybe he could run an ice cream truck (up and until he eats thru all the inventory).

even if this is all normal aging...I worry he isn't sharp enough any longer. like I've said before I don't care what the diagnosis is, I just want to know is he functional? it doesn't look like it.

Totally awesome analogy

Thank you Dr Prasad. I find myself constantly returning to your channel for calm, meaningful medical discourse. Your honest opinions are clear and thought provoking and we need more like you in the medical community that are direct; asking the tough questions no one wants to answer but must if we are to progress and advance as a society.

It's interesting. We've seen similar drops in cognitive and physical capacity in my uncle who has Parkinsons the last three years. Each corresponded with a covid vaccine. First two AZ he had significant brain fog and he was juiuusssttt starting to improve after the 6 months when he went for a pfzr booster shot and has simply worsened significantly since. Biden has had about 6 MRNA from what I can tell. And each time there's a new drop in condition. Food for thought.

Love your videos and your unbiased, thoughtful opinions.

This is why I have been following you since Covid! You don’t allow politics to cloud your views !

"President Biden, sir, why did you put your cat in the microwave?"

You are SPOT on!

Very good Points.

I fully support Biden to continue his candidacy. He's as sharp as a worn down butterknife.

Love your videos

This elehant has been in the room for about 5 years now. Partisan eyes have seen and lied about it. Others have been called names. Very mature bullies.

Nailed it!

I love your common sense look at some of these issues. Our eyes don’t lie. The criteria for becoming a president of the USA has been dumbed down along with our education, military, economy, and our culture.

Perfect analysis. We don't need an official diagnosis to see that he's not fit for this job.

Excellent analysis Dr. Prasad.

I love how you quote the HIPPA privacy rules regarding that incompetent dictator running this country. Not too long ago my boss called me and said since we are federal contractors, the dictator running the country requires you to have poison injected into your body or you are fired. SCREW HIS PRIVACY. What about mine? I will NEVER forget what he did to me.

Thank you. As you self proclaimed to be a progressive leftist, I’ve continued to watch your very balanced, logic and data driven points of view on everything. It is much appreciated. It’s fantastic that you have kept your principles and not let, as much as you can, let any bias, distort your view. Thank you again!

You are a very wise man. Appreciate your honesty💕

Spot on.

Well said Dr Prasad!

I wonder how many anticholinergics his doctors prescribed to him over the years. What do you think? Of all the patients with dementia, how many got that way from taking prescriptions their doctors insisted they needed? The guy slinging drugs on the street will tell you that his product will screw you up. I find myself educating doctors about anticholinergics and why they shouldn't be the first line of defense for minor complaints, especially for people my age, way too often. I shouldn't have to do that. But you know, neither the drug slinger nor I were privileged enough to be indoctrinated by Big Pharma via a medical degree either, so there is that.

You are a national treasure 👍

I love your style and delivery! 😊

While I think JRB is one of the most vile humans today, I heartily agree with you on what the basic questions media need (and should have been for years) to be asking. Thank you for the most intelligent, articulate, and balanced discussion I've heard yet on this issue.

Not only this, but this is only the starting point for the next 4 years! Its a no f-ing way, for me!

This was excellent. Thank you.

Excellent evaluation and common sense.

Yes, he was not pushed in different domains. He knows those foreign policy issues inside and out, but it is new knowledge that he is going to have trouble with and he was not asked those questions.

Thanks Doc

Fantastic!!

The question of medical diagnosis vs higher standard is the difference between voter opinion on whether he SHOULD be nominated or elected and whether it is illegal to allow him to run or serve in office. That is why the focus is on the medical diagnosis. They are trying to avoid the competency question that could affect voter opinion.

I never had a problem with your sound before. That said, thank you for how thoughtful your videos are.

Right on brother 👍

Thanks Dr P, until next time!

Our new UK PM, Sir Keir Starmer Knight Commander of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath says Joe is "on really good form".

Man I like watching your videos. First time commenting tho. Keep putting them out.

Thanks for reading the comments and adding the pop filter, much improved and more pleasant to listen to, though still room for improvement, primarily Ps, which I think you could achieve by better mic placement. That being said, great information and analysis, subscribed and look forward to future content.

EXCELLENT PERSPECTIVE

Not to mention those slow creeeeeepy whispers he does.

Thanks for your insightful and always honest analysis. Such clear common sense here!!! How is this quality so lacking in so many 'educated' people nowadays.

Thank you for speaking up on this. Keep it up my man!

Thank you.

Didn't even notice before but the new mic and sound is 🔥

Such a spot on analysis here this is something reporters should be doing

You have a great voice.

Shouldn't your point also be directed towards those in line to be president? The VP and the speaker. I saw that neurologist on NBC and had similar thoughts. But I like his notion of Biden taking the 4 hr test he mentioned that addresses what you were hoping the press would do with questions and much more. Weird times here in America.

Well said.

Great video!

Thanks for your honesty and brilliant explanation to the topic discussed. I truly look for your comments lately as I can trust they are educated and not aligned to some political belief. Continue the science and factual dialogue. 🎉❤

Good video, great thoughts. I never thought you needed the mic guard but the sound was good in this video.

The voice of reason. Thank you.

sharp as a tack.

As a psychiatrist I would generally agree with you on not diagnosing unless you have had a physical exam however, I will say that as so much healthcare goes virtual, making provisional diagnoses based on observation of their gait, shuffling/etc, as well as looking at possible thought blocking, derailed speech, tangential speech, confabulation, and observed executive dysfunction may be sufficient to have a high index of suspicion for a neuro cognitive disorder as opposed to normal aging because many neurologists do this every day via tele health these days.

Preach! Love your work 🔥🫡🔥