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Skin test for early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease

By Bobbi Conner
Published May 6, 2024 at 5:30 AM EDT
Dr. Vanessa Hinson, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Movement Disorders Program at MUSC.
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Dr. Vanessa Hinson, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Movement Disorders Program at MUSC.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Vanessa Hinson about a new skin test available for the early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Hinson is a Professor of Neurology and Director of the Movement Disorders Program at MUSC.

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Bobbi Conner
Bobbi Conner has been producing and hosting public radio programs for over 30 years. She was the longtime host of the national Parents Journal public radio program. Conner has lived in the Charleston area for over twenty years.
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