Parkinson's disease information
The onset of Parkinson's disease is a tragic time for any patient
and their families. As a degenerative condition, patients
suffering from the condition are faced with no hope of recovery, but
rather a slow and wearing process of loss of movement and
co-ordination. Most notably, the condition involves the tremor, whereby
patients can be seen trembling uncontrollably, as well as loss in
speech capabilities and gradually all functionality in its later stages.
Parkinson's disease is a disorder which takes effect on the central
nervous system. A movement disorder, Parkinson's can be seen in
four major symptoms; namely rigidity of muscles, a tremor of movement,
slowing of overall movement (known as bradykinesia) and in certain
instances loss of movement altogether. The symptoms gradually
become more and more apparent in sufferers, and are progressive, that
is patients do not recover, or get better. This degenerative
condition is not contagious, nor passed genetically, and very little is
known about the causes of most instances of the condition. Having
said that, some cases can be explained through extreme drug abuse,
cranial damage and other abuses of the body which have been shown to
give rise to the condition. [Read more...]
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Causes of Parkinson's Disease Parkinson's
Disease is still very much baffling to physicians across the
world. Although there is more knowledge on the condition, its
causes and treatments today than ever before, there is still...
Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease Diagnosing
Parkinson's Disease is, as with any other condition, a complex and
uncertain process. With symptoms very similar to that of other
neurological disorders, including a variety of different forms...
The Impact of Diet and Exercise on Parkinson's Disease Although
there is no known cure for Parkinson's Disease, there are a number of
changes patients can make to their everyday lifestyles to help with
their condition, and possibly alleviate a degree of the symptoms...
What is Parkinson's Disease? The
onset of Parkinson's disease is a tragic time for any patient and their
families. As a degenerative condition, patients suffering from
the condition are faced with no hope of recovery...
Other Forms of Parkinsonism There
are various different types of Parkinson's, which vary according to
their severity and the impact they have on each individual
patient. There are seven main derivates of the condition...
Researching Parkinson's The
last three decades of research have gone a long way to lay foundations
for a range of modern tests, trials and research into the causes and
cures of Parkinson's. It is hoped that further progression
Surgery for Parkinson's Disease Several
years ago, surgery for Parkinson's disease was the common practice for
alleviating the symptoms in sufferers of the condition in the absence
of any other particularly effective treatments
The Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease The
symptoms of Parkinson's are often dismissed by patients as part of
their natural aging. Additionally, the symptoms of Parkinson's
can relate to other conditions, making it hard to diagnose effectively.
Treatment of Parkinson's Disease To
date, there is no known cure for Parkinson's, despite the ongoing
research efforts of scientists across the world. Having said
that, there are a number of treatments available which can
substantially relieve the pain...
Who does Parkinson's Disease affect? Parkinson's
Disease affects thousands upon thousands of patients worldwide,
although it is sometimes hard to ensure the count is accurate based on
the number of cases which go unreported each year.
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TAMIL NADU ROUNDUP (Gulf Times) Two scientists were found dead in separate incidents last week.On February 22, Mahadevan Padmanabhan Iyer, a 48-year-old scientist from Tamil Nadu working at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Mumbai was found murdered in his apartment near the Breach Candy Hospital.He had been missing for several days, police said. |
Team helps sick to claim cash (Newham Recorder) A NEW team of information and support workers have helped Parkinson's sufferers in Newham claim thousands of pounds in benefits. They helped 60 people claim more than £4,000 in benefits last year. |
Health happenings: Feb. 23 (Bradenton Herald) Send information about free or low-cost health-related events open to the public one week ahead of publication. Information can be e-mailed to jmorreale@bradenton.com. Listings are due 10 days in advance. |
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