Parkinsons
Progressive movement disorder
Parkinson's is a progressive neurological disorder affecting movement, causing tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination.
Named after the English surgeon James Parkinson, who first described it in 1817.
The full name is Parkinson's disease: Her father was diagnosed with Parkinson's at sixty-five.
The condition results from loss of dopamine-producing brain cells.
Involuntary rhythmic shaking
- dopamineReward-linked neural messenger
- neurodegenerationProgressive loss of neurons
- bradykinesiaPathological movement slowness
- rigidityState of being unbending
levodopa · movement disorder · dementia · progressive · diagnosis · neurologist · incurable · chronic
Therapeutic substance for illness
- levodopaDopamine precursor medication
- deep brain stimulationImplanted electrodes modulating neural circuits
- dopamine agonistCompound mimicking neurotransmitter action
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
occupational therapy · speech therapy · DBS · exercise regimen · clinical trial · palliative care · neurologist · rehabilitation
One providing daily assistance
- support groupGathering for mutual encouragement
- mobility aidsEquipment supporting independent movement
- independenceFreedom from external control
- walkerAmbulatory person or aid
adaptive equipment · fatigue · sleep disturbance · depression · anxiety · fall risk · communication · quality of life
Controlled health research experiments
- neuroprotectionSafeguarding neurons from damage
- stem cellsUndifferentiated cells with regenerative potential
- gene therapyMedical DNA modification treatment
- biomarkersMeasurable disease indicators
cure · experimental · dopaminergic · funding · breakthrough · brain imaging · early detection · prevention
tremor
Involuntary rhythmic shaking
- dopamineReward-linked neural messenger
- neurodegenerationProgressive loss of neurons
- bradykinesiaPathological movement slowness
rigidity · levodopa · movement disorder · dementia · progressive · diagnosis · neurologist · incurable · chronic · stiffness
medication
Therapeutic substance for illness
- levodopaDopamine precursor medication
- deep brain stimulationImplanted electrodes modulating neural circuits
- dopamine agonistCompound mimicking neurotransmitter action
physical therapy · occupational therapy · speech therapy · DBS · exercise regimen · clinical trial · palliative care · neurologist · rehabilitation · caregiver support
caregiver
One providing daily assistance
- support groupGathering for mutual encouragement
- mobility aidsEquipment supporting independent movement
- independenceFreedom from external control
walker · adaptive equipment · fatigue · sleep disturbance · depression · anxiety · fall risk · communication · quality of life · advocacy
clinical trials
Controlled health research experiments
- neuroprotectionSafeguarding neurons from damage
- stem cellsUndifferentiated cells with regenerative potential
- gene therapyMedical DNA modification treatment
biomarkers · cure · experimental · dopaminergic · funding · breakthrough · brain imaging · early detection · prevention · neuroscience
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Involuntary jerking muscle disorder
hyperkinesia · dyskinesia · tics · myoclonus
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