Head-to-head comparison of 6 plasma biomarkers in early multiple system atrophy

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• Head-to-head comparison of 6 plasma biomarkers in early multiple system atrophy March 16, 2023 NPJ Parkinsons Dis. 2023 Mar 15;9(1):40. doi: 10.1038/s41531-023-00481-5.ABSTRACTThere is a dire need for reliable biomarkers to solidify an early and accurate diagnosis of multiple system atrophy (MSA). We sought to compare the ability of emerging plasma markers in distinguishing MSA from its mimics and healthy controls in early disease stages, and to evaluate their performance in detecting disease severity and…
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• Turning Data into Action March 3, 2021 Your CAC is ready to roll. You have conducted research and completed a community healthy assessment for Parkinson’s (CHAP). Now, what?  The transition from data collection to action can be difficult for some groups. But it’s a crucial transition; it maintains the group’s momentum and engagement and helps the group build self-efficacy. (We’ve all been part of those committees that meet to talk a lot and then lose steam because they never act. We want to…
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