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Parkinson's disease is a disorder that affects nerve cells, or neurons, in a part of the brain that controls muscle movement. In Parkinson's, neurons that make a chemical called dopamine die or do not work properly. ... Parkinson's Disease: Diagnosis(We Move)
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/parkinsonsdisease.html
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/parkinsonsdisease.html
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Cita/Reference: Díaz, F. et al.Early diagnosis of Parkinson disease: NeuroSPECT findings of TRODAT-1 Tc99m labeling of the Dopamine transporter (DAT). Clinical Testing.. Alasbimn Journal2(6): January 2000. Article Nº AJ06-6.
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It is difficult to diagnose Parkinson's in early stages. At this time the disease is diagnosed almost primarily by its symptoms, and studies indicate that physicians make an incorrect initial diagnosis of Parkinson's disease in between 8% and 35% of cases.
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Since there is no specific test or marker for PD, diagnosis is by a physician and depends on the presence of at least two of the three major signs: tremor at rest, rigidity, and bradykinesia, as well as the absence of a secondary cause. ... Wilson Disease...
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www.wemove.org/par/par_dia.html
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The first step in evaluating a patient with problems suggestive of Parkinson's disease is to determine which components of motor control are affected. The patient's signs and symptoms are then clustered to determine whether the diagnosis is Parkinson's disease or another movement disorder (Table 1).
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Despite advances in radiologic testing, the diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease remains a clinical one. ... Diagnosis and Management of Parkinson's Disease...
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www.aafp.org/afp/20061215/2046.html
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The diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is a clinical one, meaning that it is based on your medical history, observations of your symptoms, and a neurologic examination. There are no confirmatory tests. ... Patient selection is very important, and good candidates have a well-established diagnosis of Parkinson's disease,
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www.uihealthcare.com/topics/brainnervoussystem/parkinso...
www.uihealthcare.com/topics/brainnervoussystem/parkinsonsdisease.html
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No specific test can diagnose Parkinson's disease. Diagnosis is usually made based on the patient's history and a comprehensive neurologic examination. Similar symptoms can be caused by certain medications and by other degenerative brain conditions.
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www.mayoclinic.org/parkinsons-disease/
www.mayoclinic.org/parkinsons-disease/
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Parkinson's Disease information including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, causes, patient stories, videos, forums, prevention, and prognosis. ... Diagnosis Checklist ... Types of Parkinson's Disease...
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www.wrongdiagnosis.com/p/parkinsons_disease/intro.htm
www.wrongdiagnosis.com/p/parkinsons_disease/intro.htm
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