Parkinson’s Disease. 1817: Dr. James Parkinson: What is Parkinson’s Disease?

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Parkinson’s Disease

1817: Dr. James Parkinson:

What is Parkinson’s Disease?

What are some symptoms?

Facts: 15% of patients are diagnosed before age 50 Lowered voice volume (dysarthria)… The single biggest risk factor for PD is advancing age. Exercise and physical therapy are the most frequently suggested non- pharmacological treatments

No Specific Cause Genetic? Toxins? Head Trauma? Why do people get this??

50,000 Americans each year… Diagnosed…

3% of Americans over age 60 have this…

Famous people with Parkinson’s Disease: video Michael J. FoxMuhammad Ali

Is it infectious? Or is it degenerative?

Michael J Fox site

Treatments: Dopamine –Replacement

Medication costs per person in the USA: $2,500/ year 1,000,000 Americans total= $2,500,000,000/ year on medication!

Deep Brain Stimulation

The future…Will you be involved?

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