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Common developmental condition linked to higher risk of Parkinson's-related disorders
Friday, October 30, 2026
A study examining medical records for 57 million Americans found that older adults with autism received diagnoses of parkinsonism at more than twice the rate of the general population. Researchers did not specify the mechanism linking autism to the elevated parkinsonism risk. The study's authors and publication venue were not identified in the available material.
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