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People with a history of damage to the lining of their upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract are at a 76% higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, a Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center study finds.
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GI tract damage may increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease by 76% 

People with a history of damage to the lining of their upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract are at a 76% higher risk of developing.

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An abnormal protein called phosphorylated α-synuclein present in the nerve fibres in the skin — the pathological hallmark of Parkinson’s disease — can be detected with high accuracy by a simple biopsy test, researchers say.
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Simple skin biopsy test can detect Parkinson’s disease: Harvard study

HQ Team March 21, 2024: An abnormal protein called phosphorylated α-synuclein present in the nerve fibres in the skin — the pathological hallmark.

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