Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a longstanding, progressive disorder of the central nervous system. The disease mainly affects the motor system of an individual and as a result, the patient experience shaking, the tardiness of movement and difficulty with walking. In this disorder, physiological changes begin in the brain of affected person. Starting from its early […]

Whether the disease is hereditary or not is still unknown. 85 to 90 percent of all Parkinson’s cases are classified as idiopathic (the exact cause is unknown) and have no correlation with the genetics. However, in some families, the disease has been common across several generations. This could indicate that certain components of Parkinson’s are genetic. […]

Even though there is no cure for Parkinson’s, certain medication, surgery and alternative methods can help pause or reduce certain PD symptoms in some patients. As different people experience different symptoms and severity levels, one treatment method does not fit in all patients’ disease management plan. There are a number of medications available for easing […]

The Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) is the most widely used clinical rating scale for Parkinson’s disease (PD) regardless of severity, medication treatment, or age. A comprehensive question assessment of both motor and non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson’s was originally developed in the 1980s. For clinical trials, the UPDRS has been widely used to […]

Parkinson’s disease (PD) tends to develop gradually, which is why it may take many months or even years for an individual to go through diagnosis. Making an accurate diagnosis of Parkinson’s, especially in its early stages can be difficult. There must be two of the four main symptoms (Tremors, Bradykinesia, Muscle Rigidity and Postural Instability) […]