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    World Parkinson’s Disease Day: All you need to about this brain disorder

    World Parkinson’s Disease Day: All you need to about this brain disorder

    World Parkinson’s Day is observed on April 11 every year. Parkinson disease is a degenerative condition of the brain associated with motor symptoms (slow movement, tremor, rigidity and imbalance) and other complications including cognitive impairment, mental health disorders, sleep disorders and pain and sensory disturbances. According to WHO, disability and death due to PD are […] More

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    Parkinson’s Disease: Clinical Update

    Parkinson’s Disease: Clinical Update

    Parkinson’s disease, the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder, is characterised by motor symptoms systematised in a traditional tetrad and abbreviated as TRAP (tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability). (1) Although the precise cause of Parkinson’s disease is unknown, family history, ageing, and pesticide exposure have been identified as genetic and environmental risk factors. (2) Navigating […] More