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2. Parkinson's disease - Wikipedia

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   Parkinson's disease ( PD ), or simply Parkinson's, is a long-term neurodegenerative disease of mainly the central nervous system that affects both the motor system and non-motor systems. The symptoms usually emerge slowly, and as the disease progresses, non-motor symptoms become more common. Usual symptoms are tremor, slowness of movement ...

3. Parkinson‘s Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, and More - Healthline

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   tremor (shaking that occurs at rest) slow movements. stiffness of arms, legs, and trunk. problems with balance and tendency to fall. Secondary symptoms include: blank facial expression. a tendency ...

4. Unified Parkinson's disease rating scale - Wikipedia

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   The unified Parkinson's disease rating scale (UPDRS) is used to follow the longitudinal course of Parkinson's disease. The UPD rating scale is the most commonly used scale in the clinical study of Parkinson's disease. The UPDRS is made up of these sections: Part I: evaluation of mentation, behavior, and mood

5. Areas of the Brain Affected by Parkinson's Disease - Healthline

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   The area of the brain most affected in the development of Parkinson’s is the substantia nigra pars compacta, a tiny area in the midbrain. Basal ganglia are the specific type of neurons affected ...

6. Can MRIs Detect Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease? - Healthline

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   MRIs can help detect early onset Parkinson’s before any symptoms appear. MRIs can spot damaged brain neurons that can indicate Parkinson’s and help predict the severity of future symptoms ...

7. Parkinson's Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

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   Walking and balance problems. You may notice your arms aren't swinging as freely when you walk. Or you can't take long steps, so you have to shuffle instead. Parkinson's can also cause a range of ...