Basics & Definition
This neurotransmitter is primarily depleted in Parkinson’s disease
What is dopamine?
This type of tremor is most characteristic of Parkinson’s disease.
What is a resting tremor?
Diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease is primarily based on this.
What is clinical evaluation (neurological exam)?
This is the most effective medication for treating motor symptoms of Parkinson’s.
What is levodopa (with carbidopa)?
This famous boxer and humanitarian was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1984.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Parkinson’s disease affects this part of the brain responsible for movement.
What is the substantia nigra?
This symptom refers to slowness of movement.
What is bradykinesia?
This imaging technique can visualize dopamine transporters in the brain.
What is a DaTscan (SPECT)?
These drugs mimic the action of dopamine.
What are dopamine agonists?
This “Back to the Future” actor established a foundation for Parkinson’s research.
Who is Michael J. Fox?
This is the average age of onset for Parkinson’s disease.
What is around 60 years old?
This symptom refers to slowness of movement.
What is hypomimia?
True or False: There is a definitive blood test for Parkinson’s disease.
What is False?
Deep brain stimulation often targets this structure in advanced Parkinson’s.
What is the subthalamic nucleus or globus pallidus interna?
Parkinson’s disease was first described by this English physician in 1817.
Who is James Parkinson?
True or False: Parkinson’s disease is an autoimmune disorder.
What is False? (It’s a neurodegenerative disorder.)
This non-motor symptom can precede motor symptoms by years and affects sleep.
What is REM sleep behavior disorder?
A positive response to this medication helps support the diagnosis.
What is levodopa?
True or False: Levodopa cures Parkinson’s disease.
What is False? (It manages symptoms but doesn’t cure.)
The medical term for the condition before it was called “Parkinson’s disease.”
What is “Shaking Palsy”?