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1. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › parkinsons-diseaseParkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center

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   Parkinson’s disease is a progressive movement disorder that affects more than half a million people in the United States and up to 1% of people age 60 and older. Johns Hopkins’ Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center is a Parkinson’s Foundation Research Center of Excellence ...

2. www.aans.org › Parkinsons-DiseaseParkinson’s Disease – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

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   Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder that is caused by degeneration of nerve cells in the part of the brain called the substantia nigra, which controls movement. These nerve cells die or become impaired, losing the ability to produce an important chemical called dopamine.

3. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK470193Parkinson Disease - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Aug 7, 2023 · Parkinson disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that mostly presents in later life with generalized slowing of movements (bradykinesia) and at least one other symptom of resting tremor or rigidity. Other associated features are a loss of smell, sleep dysfunction, mood disorders, excess salivation, constipation, and excessive periodic limb movements in sleep (REM behavior disorder).[1][2][3]

4. www.movementdisorders.orgInternational Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

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   Membership provides access to MDS peer-reviewed journals, rating scales trainings, courses, online education, and a vast video library with patient cases, among other benefits. Learn more ». MDS is a professional society of over 11,000 clinicians, scientists, and healthcare professionals dedicated to the care of patients with movement disorders.

5. www.apdaparkinson.org › what-is-parkinsons › symptomsSymptoms of Parkinson's | APDA - American Parkinson Disease ...

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   There are four primary motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease: tremor. rigidity. bradykinesia (slow movement) postural instability (balance problems) Observing two or more of these symptoms is the main way that physicians diagnose Parkinson’s.

6. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › movement-disordersThe Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center

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   Movement disorders can manifest in numerous ways, with symptoms ranging from subtle to disabling. The most important part of the treatment plan for anyone affected by Parkinson's disease or other movement disorder is a dedicated team of specialists who can monitor your progress and support your optimal health with the latest therapies.

7. neuro.stonybrookmedicine.edu › centers › movementStony Brook Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center

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   Our center also offers deep brain stimulation (DBS) as one of the treatment options for Parkinson's disease, dystonia, essential tremor and Tourette's syndrome. Our team looks forward to helping you and your loved ones reach your goals, receive the resources and support you need for a better quality of life. Guy Schwartz, MD.