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Facts About Progressive Supranuclear Palsy...What is PSP?

Internet URL

http://www.psp.org/page/whatispsp  External Link

Sponsoring Agency

Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

Description

PSP is a rare, degenerative brain disorder related to Parkinson's disease. It strikes middle aged adults and the elderly, slightly more men than women and affects 6.4 in 100,000. Its cause remains a mystery and although there is no cure, symptoms can often be helped.

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Review Date

8/14/2007