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Parkinson's disease - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Parkinson's disease (also known as Parkinson disease or PD ) is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that often impairs the sufferer's motor skills, speech, and other functions.
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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.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/parkinsonsdisease.html
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/parkinsonsdisease.html
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Parkinson's disease was first described in England in 1817 by Dr. James Parkinson. The disease affects approximately 2 of every 1,000 people and most often develops after age 50. It is one of the most common neurologic disorders of the elderly.
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Parkinson's disease is diagnosed in more than 50,000 Americans each year. Find Parkinson's disease information here including symptoms and treatments -- from medication to surgery. ... Parkinson's Disease Health Center...
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Information on Parkinson's Disease including alternative medicine and clinical trials information. ... ; Order the Parkinson's Disease Guidebook; Arm yourself with the most comprehensive information available. Printed version $29.95. Electronic version $24.95. Plus free updates on the latest research for 1 year.
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www.parkinsons.org/
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Parkinson's disease information compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). ... Parkinson's disease (PD) belongs to a group of conditions called motor system disorders, which are the result of the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells. The four primary symptoms of PD are tremor,
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Do you need information about Parkinson's? PDF's educational materials provide information about symptoms, medications, local resources and more. ... Hear from People with Parkinson's ... Parkinson's News...
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