Jesse Jackson’s misdiagnosis of Parkinson’s is common – new genetic discovery could lead to treatment for this deadly disease
- Written by Jose Abisambra, Professor of Neuroscience, University of Florida
Rev. Jesse Jackson died at age 84 after living with progressive supranuclear palsy.AP Photo/Erin Hooley“Yes, doctor. My dad’s first fall was on his 65th birthday. He stood in the driveway and suddenly dropped backwards on his back. After he fell two more times, we came to the clinic.”
The symptoms the patient’s son...