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Podcast: Could a Nicotine Patch Slow the Progression of Parkinson’s Disease?
Published 13 years, 2 months ago
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Studies have long suggested that smokers may be less likely to get Parkinson's. Here, Dave Iverson speaks with a researcher investigating the potential of nicotine patches as a PD treatment.
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Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted