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Could a weekly injection replace tablets for Parkinson’s? Lead researcher Sanjay Garg’s study offers hope

Could a weekly injection replace tablets for Parkinson’s? Lead researcher Sanjay Garg’s study offers hope

Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed a long-acting injectable formulation that provides a consistent dose of levodopa and carbidopa—two essential Parkinson’s medications—over the course of a week. SBS Hindi spoke with lead researcher Professor Sanjay Garg about how the two-year old study which could represent a breakthrough for those affected by Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s Australia, the leading advocacy organisation, reports that more than 150,000 Australians are living with Parkinson’s disease.

SBS Hindi · SBS Audio

July 29, 20258m 48sFULL

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Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed a long-acting injectable formulation that provides a consistent dose of levodopa and carbidopa—two essential Parkinson’s medications—over the course of a week. SBS Hindi spoke with lead researcher Professor Sanjay Garg about how the two-year old study which could represent a breakthrough for those affected by Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s Australia, the leading advocacy organisation, reports that more than 150,000 Australians are living with Parkinson’s disease.
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