Parkinson's disease


Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder produced by gradual loss of a specific population of neurons (dopamine neurons). The loss of these dopamine neurons causes an increasing rigidity of the body. Parkinson's is treatable for variable periods of time with conventional medications and surgery, but ultimately traps the mind inside a body so rigid that one cannot even turn over. About 1.5 million Americans have Parkinson's, which is commonly diagnosed after age 50. However, about 10 percent of these afflicted patients are diagnosed before age 40 with the classification of “younger-onset” Parkinson's.


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