Parkinson's Disease -
second opinion with joan lunden

Thu, Jan 2 1:30 P.M. NH World (11.3)

Parkinson's Disease is the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world. It affects nearly one million people in the United States and more than six million people worldwide. The symptoms generally develop slowly over years, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. While tremors are common in Parkinson's, the disease progression is unique to each person. This episode looks at the causes and treatments of Parkinson's Disease, and the search for a cure.

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 1709

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Thu, Jan 2	1:30 P.M.	Parkinson's Disease NH World (11.3)

About Second Opinion with Joan Lunden:

The award-winning SECOND OPINION is a national initiative to promote health literacy and empower viewers to take charge of their healthcare.

This season features new host Joan Lunden, an esteemed journalist and television personality, breast cancer survivor, and women's health advocate.

In each half-hour episode, Lunden hosts a panel of medical experts along with a real patient story that highlights a specific medical condition, disease, or public health issue in order to examine effective treatments and solutions.

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