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Parkinson's disease and family history.
Parkinsonism & related disorders - 1 Oct 2006
Sellbach Annabella N, Boyle Richard S, Silburn Peter A, Mellick George D
Abstract excerpt
The study of family history in Parkinson's disease (PD) has resulted in considerable debate over the role of genetic factors in the development of PD. Despite this, family history is consistently identified as an independent risk factor for PD. A multifactorial disease process in which genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors culminate in overall risk seems most likely. This article reviews existing studies...
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