Parkinson’s Disease
More than 20 years of research in the field of Parkinson’s. Our mission is to empower people with Parkinson’s. Helping improve the quality of life of People with Parkinson’s Disease since 2016.
What is Parkinson’s Disease?
Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterised by a strong reduction of the neurotransmitter dopamine, caused by the degeneration of certain neurons in the brain.
Epidemiological evidence highlights a complex interaction between genetic vulnerability and environmental factors. The clinical manifestations usually appear after the age of 50 years (the average age of diagnosis is approximately 60 years).
The diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is based on clinical observation and can be made on patients who present two out of three major or cardinal symptoms: resting tremor, muscle stiffness and bradykinesia (slow movements). Other common symptoms are postural instability, reduced facial expression and blinking, and a slouching posture. The disease progressively incapacitates patients, causing hindrance in their lives and daily activities.
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