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Dr. Mathur Fights Parkinson's Through Advocacy and Education

2/7/2025

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Dr. Mathur, facing early-onset Parkinson's, made the courageous decision to leave her practice and dedicate herself to advocacy and education. With many early-onset patients experiencing misdiagnosis and treatment delays, she co-founded PD Avengers, a movement empowering individuals to take charge of their health and raise awareness about the disease's genetic and environmental roots.

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Story summary

Dr. Mathur, facing early-onset Parkinson's, made the courageous decision to leave her practice and dedicate herself to advocacy and education. With many early-onset patients experiencing misdiagnosis and treatment delays, she co-founded PD Avengers, a movement empowering individuals to take charge of their health and raise awareness about the disease's genetic and environmental roots.