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Genetic testing in Parkinson's disease
22 Oct 2004
Abstract excerpt
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder of adulthood characterized clinically by rigidity, bradykinesia, resting tremor, and postural instability. The annual incidence of PD ranges between 16 and 19 individuals per 100,000 (Twelves et al., Mov Disord 2003;18:19-31). Historically, PD has been commonly viewed as an idiopathic or environmentally triggered condition. However, as is true with...
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