Anatomy Of Illness

Parkinson's Disease: What is it? What are the symptoms? How is it treated? In this episode, we will explore the history, the neurotransmitter associated with Parkinson's disease, and the methods for diagnosing the condition. Tune in to learn more!

 

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Resources:

Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research: https://www.michaeljfox.org/ 

Brian Grant Foundation: https://briangrant.org/ 

Parkinson’s Foundation (US): https://www.parkinson.org/

Parkinson’s UK: https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/ 

The Hospital Research Foundation Group Parkinson’s Foundation (Aus): https://fightingparkinsons.org.au/  

TV shows/Movies featuring Parkinson’s disease: https://parkinsonseurope.org/2023/06/09/parkinsons-in-tv-and-film/ 

 

References:

https://med.stanford.edu/parkinsons/introduction-PD/history.html#:~:text=First%20described%20in%201817%20by,of%20cells%20that%20produce%20dopamine.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3234454/

https://www.news-medical.net/health/Parkinsons-Disease-History.aspx

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5636740/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6373367/ 

https://www.parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons/management/activities-daily-living/freezing 

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23010-substantia-nigra-sn 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/parkinsons-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20376055 

https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/sleep/nighttime-sleep-behaviors/rem-behavior-disorder.html 

https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/datscan/ 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/parkinsons-disease/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20376062 

https://www.everydayhealth.com/parkinsons-disease-pictures/famous-people-with-parkinsons-disease.aspx 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK526098/ 

https://www.aans.org/patients/conditions-treatments/parkinsons-disease/ 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9257174/