The risk of developing Parkinson’s disease was 76% higher among those with damage to the lining of their upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract than among those without, according to a study led by researchers at Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
The study sheds light on the way Parkinson’s may develop and suggests that increased vigilance among those with upper GI mucosal damage may be warranted. Damage is typically identified as ulcerations caused by the H. pylori bacterium, gastroesophageal reflux disease and/or use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen. The findings are published in JAMA Network Open…
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