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Neurology Society Revises Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Guidelines, Emphasizing L-Dopa-Based Early Treatment
The Japanese Society of Neurology has finalized the first revision of its 2017 guidelines for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease since 2011. The revised guidelines position L-dopa as the cornerstone of treatment, recommending early treatment of early-stage Parkinson’s disease starting…
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