Parkinson's disease (PD) belongs to a group of conditions called motor system disorders, which cause unintended or uncontrollable movements of the body. The precise …
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May 16, 2017 . The main therapy for Parkinson's is levodopa, also called L-dopa. Nerve cells use levodopa to make dopamine to replenish the brain's dwindling supply. Usually, people take …
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Mapping the Future of Parkinson's Disease. PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease is a Parkinson’s Foundation initiative that offers genetic testing and …
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The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is the largest grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) and works tirelessly to help the approximately …
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by impairment or death of dopamine-producing cells in the brain. The disease …
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The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is the largest grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) and works tirelessly to help the approximately …
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A group of people with Parkinson's, care partners, and community members who gather monthly to learn, share resources, and support each other. They welcome speakers …
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately dopamine-producing (“dopaminergic”) neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra. …
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Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. Symptoms start gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. Tremors are common, but the disorder also commonly causes stiffness or slowing of movement. In the early stages of Parkinson's disease, your face may show little or no expression. Your ar…
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Service details. Our specialist clinicians provide assessment, advice and a holistic approach to treating the symptoms of Parkinson’s, through the following stages of the disease: …
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No specific test exists to diagnose Parkinson's disease. Your doctor trained in nervous system conditions (neurologist) will diagnose Parkinson's disease based on your medical history, a review of your signs and symptoms, and a neurological and physical examination. Your doctor may suggest a specific single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) scan called …
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12 hours ago . Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain: ... The study does not prove that maintaining an exercise program will delay the effects of Parkinson's disease. …
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Parkinson’s researchers have long emphasized the need for those with the disease to exercise regularly, and activities including biking, running, yoga and weight training …
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If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call your doctor or dial 911. View Sources. Study offers answers on life expectancy for people with Parkinson’s …
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Parkinson's Disease Service. Our specialist nurses provide information and support to people with Parkinson's disease to maintain their quality of life, and providing assistance to families and carers. This service can be accessed through our Care Co-ordination Centre.
About APDA. The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is the largest grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) and works tirelessly to help the approximately one million with PD in the United States live life to the fullest in the face of this chronic, neurological disorder.
What Is Parkinson's? Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately dopamine-producing (“dopaminergic”) neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra. Symptoms generally develop slowly over years.
More information about Parkinson's Disease research is available at: Current research programs funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) are using animal models to study how the disease progresses and to develop new drug therapies. Scientists looking for the cause of PD c...