Understanding Parkinsonisms | Parkinson's Foundation

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Parkinsonism is a term used to describe a collection of movement symptoms associated with several conditions including Parkinson’s disease. Learn about the types of Parkinsonisms and how they are diagnosed and treated.
Speaker:
Jerome Lisk, MD, FAAN
Fellowship Trained in Movement Disorders
Board Certified National Board of Physicians and Surgeons; Board Certified American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Clinical Assistant Professor at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Board of Directors, Texas Health Services Authority
MD Neurology Director of Movement Disorders Denton/Flower Mound, TX.
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Hi there - For assistance, please contact the Parkinson's specialists staffing our free PD Helpline: 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) | [e-mail]