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Parkinson disease (PD) is a degenerative condition of the brain associated with motor symptoms (slow movement, tremor, rigidity, walking and imbalance) and a wide variety of non-motor complications (cognitive impairment,…

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Parkinson's disease is a recognisable clinical syndrome with a range of causes and clinical presentations. Parkinson's disease represents a fast-growing neurodegenerative condition; the rising prevalence worldwide resembles the many characteristics…

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Parkinson's disease (PD) is movement disorder of the nervous system that gets worse over time. As nerve cells (neurons) in parts of the brain weaken, are damaged, or die, people…

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Get a quick overview of what Parkinson's disease is, who it affects and its typical symptoms here. Everyone’ s experience is different but for some people, receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s…

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npj Parkinson's Disease has a 2-year impact factor of 9.304 (2021), article downloads of 440,925 (2021) and 19 days from submission to first post-review decision (2021).

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Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, which is characterized by motor symptoms such as tremor, rigidity, slowness of movement and problems with gait. Motor symptoms are ...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › 33252908

Parkinson disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with significant morbidity and mortality. Most patients consult with their primary care physician about Parkinson disease symptoms before seeking care from a specialist.…

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Parkinson's disease (PD) results primarily from the death of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. Current PD medications treat symptoms; none halt or retard dopaminergic neuron degeneration. The main obstacle…

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Over the past generation, the global burden of Parkinson's disease has more than doubled as a result of increasing numbers of older people, with potential contributions from longer disease duration…

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Parkinson disease, also called primary parkinsonism, paralysis agitans, or idiopathic parkinsonism, a degenerative neurological disorder that is characterized by the onset of tremor, muscle rigidity, slowness in movement (bradykinesia), and…

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Have others noticed that your arms don’t swing like they used to when you walk? Sometimes stiffness goes away as you move. If it does not, it can be a…

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However, to our knowledge, use of a mathematical formula to calculate probability of disease has never been incorporated into diagnostic criteria for neurological diseases. The criteria involve three steps: 1.…

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Parkinson’s disease (PD) impacts people in different ways. Not everyone will experience all the symptoms of PD; even if people do, they won’t necessarily experience the symptoms in quite the…

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Although Parkinson's disease can't be cured, medications might significantly improve your symptoms. Occasionally, your health care provider may suggest surgery to regulate certain regions of your brain and improve your…