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Deferiprone and the Iron Connection

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There's a new trial for Deferiprone for EU and UK patients. Unfortunately my dad isn't a candidate but it might be beneficial for those who have had a more recent diagnosis:

fairpark2.eu/29-the-project...

There's not a lot of information on the iron/Parkinson's connection, although I have read Morley Robbins' take on neurodegenerative diseases and oxidative damage via iron. It's a good read for those interested:

gotmag.org/1656-2/

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