First described as “shaking palsy” the disease that now bears the English doctor James Parkinson’s name, medical science has thus far been unable to unravel the cause or causes of most Parkinson’s cases or to devise a cure. Nonetheless, dramatic … Continue reading →
In the United States, an estimated 1.5 million Americans are afflicted with Parkinson’s disease (PD), with more than 60,000 new cases diagnosed each year. While the condition usually develops after the age of 65, 40 percent of people diagnosed are … Continue reading →
Parkinson’s disease (PD), a neurodegenerative disease of the substantia nigra, was first discovered and its symptoms documented in 1817. This discovery and documentation was by British physician Dr. James Parkinson. It wasn’t until the 1960’s that the associated biochemical changes … Continue reading →
More than six million people worldwide, including one million in the United States, live with Parkinson’s disease – a chronic, degenerative, neurological disorder that is characterized by symptoms that typically progress from mild tremors to significant physical incapacitation. Despite modest … Continue reading →
It is well known that Parkinson’s disease mostly affects older people. But apart from that, what other factors indicate higher chances of developing this debilitating illness? Let’s take age itself as the starting point, because there are some nuances that … Continue reading →
Parkinson’s disease has been classified into five stages by Hoehn and Yahr. Their classification is based on the severity of symptoms and the degree of disability the patient experiences. When prescribing treatment, the neurologist will take into account the stage … Continue reading →
While Parkinson’s disease has very distinctive features, it is rather a difficult disease to identify, particularly while it is in its early stages. Unfortunately there are no precise tests, which doctors can do to establish an exact diagnosis of Parkinson’s … Continue reading →
Parkinson’s Disease affects generally elder adults, among about 90% of the known cases are diagnosed in people over the age of 60. Within that population, there is a small amount of variance, with the danger increasing from age 60 through … Continue reading →
Characterized as a movement disorder, Parkinson’s disease often is accompanied by muscle stiffness, a slowing or loss of physical movement, tremor, etc. In addition, Parkinson’s disease may carry symptoms that include mood swings (i.e., depression, anxiety, panic attacks, apathy, etc.), … Continue reading →
Both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease affect nearly half a million people each year with their debilitating and eventually life-robbing symptoms. While Alzheimer’s steals memories and personality and eventually leads to decreased motor function, Parkinson’s disease robs the person of basic … Continue reading →
