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Movement disorders in 2012

Advancing research towards novel therapeutic approaches

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Research in movement disorders in 2012 has improved our understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms of disease and led to development of potential novel therapeutic approaches. Key advances were linked to mechanisms underlying spread of neurodegenerative pathology, immunotherapy, stem cells, genetics and deep brain stimulation in parkinsonism and related disorders.

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N. R. McFarland is supported by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. M. S. Okun is funded by the National Parkinson Foundation and the NIH.

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  1. Department of Neurology, Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration, University of Florida, College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA

    Nikolaus R. McFarland & Michael S. Okun

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