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If you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of Parkinson's disease, seek medical attention immediately.

Parkinson's disease symptoms may vary from person to person. Early signs may be mild and may go unnoticed. Symptoms often begin on one side of the body and usually get worse on the same side, even after symptoms begin to affect both sides.

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New treatment for Parkinson’s approved by NICE (The …

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How is Parkinson's diagnosed

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Foot care and Parkinson’s

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Pain in Parkinson’s

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NHS continuing healthcare Parkinson's UK

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Parkinson's and mental health Parkinson's UK

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Occupational Therapy for People with Parkinson’s

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Best practice guidance for dietitians on the nutritional …

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Treatments and therapies for Parkinson's Parkinson's UK

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Parkinson’s and Falls.

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Types of parkinsonism Parkinson's UK

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Managing drug treatments for Parkinson's Parkinson's UK

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Clinical tools and assessments Parkinson's UK

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Mouth and dental issues in Parkinson s

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orkers arkinson’s

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2022 Summary Report

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Speech and communication problems Parkinson's UK

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