Parkinson’s disease
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, which make this a good time to learn about the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
An estimated 1 million people in [...]
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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 65 year-old-mother was diagnosed recently with Parkinson's disease. A friend mentioned that we should see a palliative care doctor to develop a [...]
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Overview
Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. It develops gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just [...]
Since being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, Steve Grinnell has worked hard to stay active, stepping up his table tennis game and, thanks to co-workers, testing [...]
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In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Erika Driver-Dunckley tells us about work to develop a diagnostic test for Parkinson's disease. To listen, [...]
Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. It develops gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just [...]
Mountain biker, hiker and skier Robert Berlin, M.D., was just 53 when he began experiencing symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Today, thanks to health care tailored to his lifestyle, he remains active and optimistic.
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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s, but she doesn’t have many symptoms. I would like her to get a second opinion. [...]