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PARKINSON DISEASE

A model PD registry for countries with limited resources

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The Nigerian Parkinson Disease registry is the first published national Parkinson disease registry in sub-Saharan Africa. Though the clinical data and number of participants are currently limited in comparison with European, North American and Asian equivalents, this registry represents a valuable resource for the field.

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Fig. 1: Disparities in the median neurological workforce across WHO regions.

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  1. Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa

    Soraya Bardien

  2. Division of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa

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