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Abstract Since the 1980 s, when cell transplantation into the brain as a cure for Parkinson's disease hit the headlines, several patients with Parkinson's disease have received transplantation of cells from aborted fetuses with the aim of repla- cing the dopamine cells ...
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common chronic neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the clinical presentation of motor (tremor, rigidity and bradykinesia) and nonmotor (e.g., autonomic, mood and cognitive) symptoms. Although the aetiology and pathogenetic mechanisms that cause PD remain unknown,...
Parkinson’s disease is a disorder wherein certain cells in the brain gradually sicken and die off. This causes problems with brain signaling and gives rise to a characteristic set of motor symptoms, namely slowed movements, rigidity, tremor, and balance problems, as well as nonmotor symptoms....
Medscape interviews Caroline Tanner, MD, PhD, on major advances in the understanding of Parkinson disease, along with potential therapeutic approaches.
Parkinson's disease is a chronic progressive neurological disease that affects a small area of nerve cells (neurons) in an area of thebrainknown as thesubstantia nigra.These cells normally produce dopamine, a chemical (neurotransmitter) that transmits signals between areas in thebrainthat, when worki...
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder caused by the progressive dysfunction and death of neurons (nerve cells) that are responsible for making dopamine, called dopaminergic neurons. These neurons are primarily found in a part of the brain called the substantia nigra....
Nursing offers an amazing ability to positively affect people’s lives either one-on-one in frontline positions or on a larger scale when working at the system level. It teaches you skills in empathy and communications, which are invaluable in all aspects of your life. And at this point, it...
Rate of negative TAB varies from 7% to 40% in pat suspected of GCA. TAB should be done 2 to 6 weeks after commencement of treatment, and at least 1 cm. Contralateral biopsy is controversies, usually it increases the rate of GCA diagnosis of only 5%.Conclusion If TAB is still however ...
There's also an ongoing trial on creatine, which also affects mitochondrial function. Finally, a strong inverse association between smoking and PD has been known for decades, and there's a nicotine study starting this year. Medscape: So, what's next for you and the Parkinson's Institute?