Early weight loss in parkinsonism predicts poor outcomes: Evidence from an incident cohort study
Conclusion:
Weight loss occurs in early parkinsonism and is greater in atypical parkinsonism than in PD. Early weight loss in parkinsonism has prognostic significance, and targeted dietary interventions to prevent it may improve long-term outcomes.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Cumming, K., Macleod, A. D., Myint, P. K., Counsell, C. E. Tags: Parkinson's disease/Parkinsonism, Prognosis, All epidemiology, Natural history studies (prognosis) ARTICLE Source Type: research
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