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Parkinson's Disease

Dr Shalini Bhaskar, Consultant Neurologist and Physician, Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara

27-May-19 16:00

Parkinson's Disease

Malaysia is set to be an aging population by 2030, which means that age-related diseases such as Parkinson’s could become more common. But how will Parkinson’s disease affect our daily lives, from our movements, our physical and mental health, and our social interactions? We speak to Dr Shalini Bhaskar, consultant neurologist and physician from Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara to find out more about the disease and how it can be managed.

Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek


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Categories:  Health Policy,  Diseases and Conditions,  Mental Health,  Healthy Living,  Fitness,  Science,  SME,  Medical Innovation and Technology

Tags:  neurodegenerative,  nervous system,  aging,  tremors,  thomson,  Health and Living,  Bigger Picture, 


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