Guest guest Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 From Nature.com, " Parkinson's Misdiagnosed " New condition explains some movement disorders and dementia. 28 January 2004 HELEN PEARSON Some patients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease or the wear and tear of ageing may actually be suffering from a recently discovered brain disease, doctors say. The disease, called FXTAS, strikes around 1 in 3,000 men over the age of 50, according to Hagerman of the University of California, , and his colleagues1. It causes gradually worsening symptoms of tremors, difficulty in initiating movement and memory loss. For the entire article, please see: http://www.nature.com/nsu/040126/040126-8.html I'll tell you where to go! Mayo Clinic in Rochester http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester s Hopkins Medicine http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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