Sudden Unexpected Death in Parkinson’s Disease (SUDPAR): A Condition that Leads to Fatal Falls

In a recent article, Fasano and colleagues [1], demonstrated new insights into the pathogenesis of falls in Parkinson's disease (PD) from prodromal to advanced disease, considering risk factors, assessment, and classification as well as treatment. Generally, it is well established that falls impair quality of life, reduce mobility, increase morbidity, and reduce life expectancy of individuals with PD.

Author(s): Josef Finsterer and Fulvio A Scorza

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