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Stem cells to treat Parkinson’s? 2 small studies hint at success : Shots - Health News • Apr. 17, 2025, 5:28 AM ET (NPR)

Ping pong offers symptom relief to Parkinson's disease patients • Apr. 16, 2025, 2:16 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))

Blood test detects Parkinson’s years before symptoms appear using RNA markers • Apr. 15, 2025, 6:16 AM ET (News-Medical)

Painkillers, statins, and beta blockers may delay Parkinson's onset by years: Study • Apr. 14, 2025, 3:15 AM ET (Medical Xpress)

Blood test could detect Parkinson’s disease before symptoms emerge • Apr. 13, 2025, 6:18 AM ET (The Guardian)

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Also Known As	primary parkinsonism • paralysis agitans • idiopathic parkinsonism

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