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#  Neuro Talk: Myths and Realities of Parkinson's Disease 

 Jan 14, 2020 

 

  Does Parkinson’s disease (PD) only affect movement? Can doctors predict its progression? Can stem cells cure Parkinson’s? In this *Neuro Talk*, our Chief Scientific Officer, James Beck, PhD, debunks seven common myths about Parkinson's disease.

  

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