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Melbourne researchers developed a world-first blood test for Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease (Flickr/Journal of Diagnostic Imaging in Therapy)

Parkinson's disease (Flickr/Journal of Diagnostic Imaging in Therapy) Source: Flickr

Researchers in Australia have developed a world-first blood test for Parkinson's disease. It could enable doctors to diagnose and treat the debilitating disease much earlier, affording patients a better quality of life. Selina and Ivan report.



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