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Parkinson's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
In Parkinson's disease, nerve cells in the brain called neurons slowly break down or die. Many Parkinson's disease symptoms are caused by a loss of neurons that produce a chemical messenger in the brain.
Parkinson's disease - Wikipedia
Parkinson's disease (PD), or simply Parkinson's, is a neurodegenerative disease primarily of the central nervous system, affecting both motor and non-motor systems.
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Parkinson’s Disease: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Parkinson’s disease is an age-related degenerative brain condition, meaning it causes parts of your brain to deteriorate. It’s best known for causing slowed movements, tremors, balance problems and more.
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Parkinson's disease - Harvard Health
PD develops when certain nerve cells (neurons) in the brain die. These are neurons that produce a chemical called dopamine. Dopamine helps relay messages between areas of the brain that control body movement. When these neurons die, abnormally low levels of dopamine are produced.
Parkinson's Disease - Johns Hopkins Medicine
No one knows what causes Parkinson's. Most cases arise spontaneously; some are hereditary. What is known is that brain cells in the area of the brain called the "substantia nigra" die off. These are the cells which manufacture the molecule dopamine, a chemical that helps control muscle movement.
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Parkinson's Disease Facts and Statistics: What to Know
Parkinson’s disease affects almost six per 1,000 Americans age 45 and older. Here's what to know about Parkinson's disease.
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