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Review
. 2012 Aug;33(4):945-8.
doi: 10.1007/s10072-011-0816-9. Epub 2011 Oct 18.

The Parkinson disease before James Parkinson

Francesco Raudino  1
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Review

The Parkinson disease before James Parkinson

Francesco Raudino. Neurol Sci. 2012 Aug.

Abstract

The first formal description of the Shaking Palsy is ascribed to James Parkinson. However, a review of the literature shows that several civilizations had know this disease from long before, despite the fact it was often mistaken for other diseases. Equally, therapies of some effectiveness were prescribed since ancient times.

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