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Parkinson's is a devastating nervous system disorder affecting 10 million people worldwide, with no current cure. Symptoms include rhythmic shaking known as tremors, slowed movement, impaired speech and problems balancing, which get worse over time.
The effect was"modest" according to the paper, and was noticeable only when assessed by professionals"who made them do tasks; walking, standing up, moving their hands, etc" senior author Olivier Rascol, a neurologist at Toulouse University, told AFP. Both Rasol and co-author Wassilios Meissner, a neurologist at Bordeaux University Hospital, both stressed more study would be required to confirm safety and efficacy before the treatment should be given to patients.
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