Hope for Parkinson's, ataxia and dystonia

Update: 2024-11-03

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In Australia alone, 50 people are diagnosed with Parkinson's every day. Therapy options are limited, as they are for other movement and muscle disorders, such as ataxia and dystonia. In this episode of Medical Minds, we meet neurologist and researcher Associate Professor Kishore Kumar, who is working on the next big breakthroughs for treatment.

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Garvan Institute of Medical Research

Hope for Parkinson's, ataxia and dystonia