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Understanding Parkinson's

Understanding Parkinson's

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 150,000 Australians and is a slow-acting debilitating progressive neurological disorder of the brain with no known cause or cure.

The Woolcock’s Professor Simon Lewis talks to Philip Clark on ABC Radio Nightlife about understanding this complex condition.


Philip and Simon cover a wide range of topics including new research and the benefits of exercise.

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This interview aired on ABC Radio on 30th October 2023
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