(BPT) - – For people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, the second most common degenerative brain disease after Alzheimer’s, a new Web-based service makes it easier to turn a difficult situation into something positive.
Participating in research can be a great way for patients and their families to contribute to speeding a cure.
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