Parkinson's Disease
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 ... [... more]
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The Life and Death of a Neuron
Educational booklet about how neurons develop, function, and die, prepared by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Includes illustrations. Until recently, most neuroscientists thought we were born with all the ... [... more]
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Parkinson's Disease: Challenges, Progress, and Promise
Sidebar: Morris K. Udall Centers of Excellence for Parkinson's Disease Research Margaret did not take any medications for the disease until several years after her diagnosis. She then began medication that reduced her symptoms but did not stop ... [... more]
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Parkinson's Disease: Hope Through Research
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. It was first described in 1817 by James Parkinson, a British physician who published a paper on what he called "the shaking palsy." In this paper, he set forth [... more]
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Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease
Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease Information Page Publications Organizations News Research literature Clinical Trials Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure used to treat a variety of disabling neurological ... [... more]
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Study Identifies Possible Trigger for Parkinson's Disease
A chemical interaction that blocks cells' ability to break down damaged proteins may trigger development of Parkinson's disease (PD), a new study shows. Finding ways to overcome the blockage could lead to strategies for preventing the disease or ... [... more]
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