Parkinson’s disease is the second most common degenerative brain disease after dementia. It is caused by a deficiency of an important chemical in the brain called dopamine, a lack of which causes slowness of an individual along with rigidity and tremors of hands and legs. For decades various medications have been used to alleviate the […] More
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a chronic and debilitating disease that can cause tremors, stiffness, slowness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can severely affect a person’s quality of life and ability to carry out daily activities. We spoke to […] More
Parkinson’s disease is characterized by deposits of a protein known as alpha-synuclein (aSyn) in the nervous system. This protein can become corrupted and start to change shape in a process called misfolding. These misfolded proteins will start to clump together and poison the surrounding healthy nerve cells that are responsible for brain function, particularly for […] More
New Delhi: In a bid to create awareness of Parkinson’s disease, the premier health institution, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi Department of Neurology on Saturday organized a public awareness programme on Parkinson’s disease here to mark World Parkinson’s Day. The annual event was attended by over 100 people including patients […] More
New Delhi: Belgian biopharmaceutical company UCB on Wednesday lost its U.S. court appeal seeking to revive a patent covering its Parkinson’s disease drug Neupro, clearing an obstacle for Teva’s Actavis Laboratories UT Inc and Viatris‘ Mylan Technologies Inc to sell generic versions of the drug. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit agreed […] More
Every year on April 11th, World Parkinson’s Day is commemorated to bring attention to Parkinson’s disease, a condition that impairs mobility and other bodily processes More
Several researchers have stated that brain stimulation makes an impact on patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease. They have established that there are various ways to stimulate the brain and these have also proved effective. One very important fact stated by researchers is that music especially Mozart can significantly improve the transmission of serotonin and dopamine. […] More
There are several misunderstandings and fallacies about Parkinson’s disease (PD) and its treatment. Which is the most common myth or misconception about Parkinson’s disease? Ask a neurologist, and he/she may answer “there are not just one but many.” April 11 is dedicated as World Parkinson’s Day to raise public awareness about this progressive nervous system […] More
World Parkinson’s Disease Day 2023: Parkinson’s disease is an ailment, unlike other chronic diseases. Unfortunately, without any known cure, the best hope for anyone affected by this progressive neurological disorder is to get the proper care and guidance that helps improve the quality of life. The first step towards dealing with Parkinson’s is understanding how […] More
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that progressively affects the ability to move. It manifests through symptoms such as tremors, muscle stiffness, slow movement, and impaired balance. The disease results from the gradual loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain, leading to insufficient dopamine levels, a neurotransmitter critical for regulating movement. Today, on World Parkinson’s […] More
Common type of Parkinson’s disease like sporadic type, without family history probably results from a complex interaction of genetic and environmental factors More
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