Parkinson's Disease Science
Medically speaking how is Parkinson's categorized
What is a neurodegenerative disease
A term for slowed movement constantly seen in patient's with Parkinson's.
What is bradykinesia.
This medication is the main medication used to help increase dopamine levels in the brain.
What is carbidopa/levodopa
Parkinson's disease is seen more commonly in this gender.
This person was diagnosed at age 42, lit the Olympic cauldron in 1996, and was a boxer.
Who was Muhammad Ali.
Part of the brain responsible for producing dopamine and most affected by Parkinson's
What is substantia nigra
The four most common motor symptoms seen in patients with Parkinson's Disease
What are tremor, slowed movement (bradykinesia), muscle stiffness (rigidity), impaired posture/balance.
This excitatory neurotransmitter becomes overactive in Parkinson's.
What is acetylcholine.
This surgical procedure is sometimes used to help those with Parkinson's.
What is deep brain stimulation.
This individual has testified before Congress, was diagnosed at age 29, and is a Canadian-American actor.
Who is Michael J. Fox.
At what age does the risk for developing Parkinson's increase?
What is 50.
Four non-motor symptoms seen in patients with Parkinson's disease are?
What are constipation, pain, bladder issues, swallowing or chewing issues, depression...
True or False: Medications can be used to cure Parkinson's
False. Medications help manage symptoms but do not cure the disease.
These protein clusters are found in the brain of patient’s with Parkinson’s Disease.
What are Lewy bodies.
This individual is a retired MLB star and two-time World Series home run hero. He is the founder of the Center for Parkinson's Wellness in Farmington Hills Michigan, that will soon be sharing some of his space with the Michigan Parkinson's Foundation.
Who is Kirk Gibson.
This neurotransmitters levels are reduced in Parkinson's Disease
What is dopamine
This specific test is used to diagnose Parkinson's disease.
There is no specific test.
Alongside genetics, these suspected factors play a role in the development of Parkinson's disease.
What are environmental factors.
Clinicians use this many Stages of Parkinson's Disease to describe motor symptom progression.
What are 5 Stages.
Stages 1-2 are early-stage, 2-3 mid-stage, and 4-5 advanced-stage PD.
This individual had a 44-year music career in folk-rock and country-rock. They also performed in the recorded Gilbert and Sullivan opera The Pirates of Penzance. They were honored with a National Medal of Arts by President Obama.
Who is Linda Ronstadt.
What type of tremor is commonly seen in patient's with Parkinson's?
What is a resting tremor.
These common methods are used to diagnose Parkinson's disease.
What are physical exam, neurological exam, and history.
This lifestyle change is recommended to help with motor function in patients with Parkinson's.
What is exercise.
The imbalance between these neurotransmitters contributes to the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
What are dopamine and acetylcholine.
This individual only visited the doctor after they were approached by a fan and were informed that their gait was a sign of Parkinson's.
Who is Billy Connolly. (Diagnosed 2012).