Environmental Exposures in Veterans with Parkinson’s
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates that 110,000 veterans have Parkinson’s disease (PD). While the exact cause of Parkinson's is unknown, research suggests that its cause can be linked to genetic and environmental factors. This webinar will discuss how, for some veterans, environmental exposure and toxins can increase the risk of PD, and the role head trauma plays in the development of PD.
Speaker
Caroline Tanner, MD, PhD, Neurologist
The Center for Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders
San Francisco VA Medical Center
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.
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This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.
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