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Can exposure to environmental toxins be linked to Parkinson's disease? RBWH Neurologist Dr Robert explains. 🧠

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common age-related degenerative brain disease, affecting around 1 in 50 people over 60.

Dr Robert says that research shows a growing connection between environmental toxins and an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s.

“Factors like pesticides, metals like manganese, solvents, and organic pollutants could elevate risk for those exposed but pinpointing a single cause is challenging,” he said.

“Most cases arise from a complex interplay of genetics, environmental exposure, and other influences." ... See MoreSee Less

Can exposure to environmental toxins be linked to Parkinsons disease? RBWH Neurologist Dr Robert explains. 🧠 Parkinson’s disease is the second most common age-related degenerative brain disease, affecting around 1 in 50 people over 60. Dr Robert says that research shows a growing connection between environmental toxins and an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s. “Factors like pesticides, metals like manganese, solvents, and organic pollutants could elevate risk for those exposed but pinpointing a single cause is challenging,” he said. “Most cases arise from a complex interplay of genetics, environmental exposure, and other influences.
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Redcliffe Hospital Emergency Department has over 75,000 patients arrive through their doors each year. 🚑

Associate Nurse Unit Manager Meg, a proud Wakka Wakka woman, is committed to improving culturally safe care for everyone that enters the department.

“Coming to the emergency department can be quite confronting for my community, so I like that in my role I can help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients feel comforted and supported,” she said.

“The team in the ED are great, it`s a diverse team made up of specialist emergency physicians, nurses and allied health practitioners, working together to achieve positive outcomes for patients."

The team at Redcliffe Hospital Emergency Department are looking for a Clinical Nurse who is passionate about improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to join the team. If this sounds like you, apply now via the link in our bio!

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Redcliffe Hospital Emergency Department has over 75,000 patients arrive through their doors each year. 🚑 Associate Nurse Unit Manager Meg, a proud Wakka Wakka woman, is committed to improving culturally safe care for everyone that enters the department. “Coming to the emergency department can be quite confronting for my community, so I like that in my role I can help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients feel comforted and supported,” she said. “The team in the ED are great, it's a diverse team made up of specialist emergency physicians, nurses and allied health practitioners, working together to achieve positive outcomes for patients." The team at Redcliffe Hospital Emergency Department are looking for a Clinical Nurse who is passionate about improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to join the team. If this sounds like you, apply now via the link in our bio!

Redcliffe Hospital Emergency Department has over 75,000 patients arrive through their doors each year. 🚑

Associate Nurse Unit Manager Meg, a proud Wakka Wakka woman, is committed to improving culturally safe care for everyone that enters the department.

“Coming to the emergency department can be quite confronting for my community, so I like that in my role I can help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients feel comforted and supported,” she said.

“The team in the ED are great, it`s a diverse team made up of specialist emergency physicians, nurses and allied health practitioners, working together to achieve positive outcomes for patients."

The team at Redcliffe Hospital Emergency Department are looking for a Clinical Nurse who is passionate about improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to join the team. If this sounds like you, apply now via the link in our bio! ...

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