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The ‘silent wave’ of Parkinson’s disease that could follow the coronavirus pandemic – 7NEWS.com.au
Experts are worried that a ‘silent wave’ of disease could surge after the pandemic – as scientists warn the virus can ‘invade the brain’.

A silent wave of neurological disease could be on the way as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, experts have warned in a new study.
In an article published in the Journal of Parkinsons Disease, researchers examined the potential link between the virus and an increased risk of Parkinsons disease.
Experts from the Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health also highlighted the potential long-term neurological consequences of COVID-19.
Although scientists are still learning how the …
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