Autism Tied to Fourfold Higher Rate of Parkinsonism

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Rates of parkinsonism are substantially higher among adults with autism, even after accounting for medications that can cause Parkinson-like symptoms. Medscape Medical News

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Autism Tied to Fourfold Higher Rate of Parkinsonism
Rates of parkinsonism are substantially higher among adults with autism, even after accounting for medications that can cause Parkinson-like symptoms. Medscape Medical News

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