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<p>In this episode, we explore Parkinson's disease (PD), which is the second <strong>most common neurodegenerative disorder of aging</strong> after Alzheimer's disease, and the most common movement disorder. It affects approximately 1 million people in the United States, and it is estimated that 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Worldwide more than 10 million people suffer from PD. </p> <p>We described the disease in a patient story, discussed its epidemiology, causal pathways including genetics, signs and symptoms, medical and invasive treatments, prevention and future trends in research. </p> <p>For more reading, here are some references: </p> <p><a href= "https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S014067362100218X"> Bloem, Bastiaan R., Michael S. Okun, and Christine Klein. "Parkinson's disease." <em>The Lancet</em> 397.10291 (2021): 2284-2303.</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1474442216302307"> Ascherio, Alberto, and Michael...