Care for Parkinson’s Disease Patients in Pakistan: A Call for Help during COVID-19 Pandemic

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15540/nr.7.4.156

Keywords:

Parkinson's Disease, Pakistan, COVID-19, Healthcare, Physical Exercise

Abstract

A commentary regarding Parkinson’s care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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2020-12-28

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Correspondence and Commentary