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Gene Behind Gaucher Disease a Player in Parkinson’s
Finding from worldwide study could one day lead to new treatments

Common Antioxidant Might Slow Parkinson’s
But too much urate can also cause trouble, so more study is needed, experts say

Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Parkinson’s
Treatment tested in monkeys addresses only motor issues, though, experts say

New Parkinson’s Drug Draws Mixed Reviews
Researchers split on whether it slowed disease progression in trial

Pesticides Linked to Parkinson’s
Occupational exposure may trigger the neurodegenerative disease, study finds

Special Eye Drops May Reverse Glaucoma Damage
More testing still needed, but nerve growth factor proved effective in study

Agent Orange Linked to Parkinson’s, Heart Disease
Study finds possible increased risk of both conditions among Vietnam vets

Educated Parkinson’s Patients Move to Meds Sooner
Researchers aren't sure what spurs need for early treatment

Final Rules Broaden Pool for Stem Cell Research
Older stem cell lines eligible for U.S. research dollars, NIH says

New Weapons in Fight Against TB?
Parkinsons drugs may thwart treatment-resistant strain, study finds

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