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Understanding Parkinson's Disease -- Symptoms

Learn about the symptoms of Parkinson's disease from the experts at WebMD.
Understanding Parkinson's Disease -- the Basics

Get the basics on Parkinson's disease from the experts at WebMD.
Understanding Parkinson's Disease -- Diagnosis and Treatment

Are there effective treatments for Parkinson's disease? Find out from the experts at WebMD.
Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease is a slowly progressive neurologic condition characterized by involuntary trembling (tremor),muscular stiffness or inflexibility (rigidity),slowness of movement and difficulty carrying out voluntary movements. Degenerative changes occur in areas deep within the brain (substantia nigra and other pigmented regions of the brain),causing a decrease in dopamine levels in the ...
Familial Idiopathic Basal Ganglia Calcification

Familial idiopathic basal ganglia calcification (FIBGC) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by the presence of abnormal calcium deposits (calcifications) of unknown cause.
Dystonia

Important It is possible that the main title of the report Dystonia is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...
Parkinson’s Disease: Driving a Car

WebMD discusses the important issue of driving when you have Parkinson’s Disease. Learn tips for safety and when you should stop driving.
Pallidotomy (Posteroventral Pallidotomy) for Parkinson's Disease

In Parkinson's disease, a part of the brain called the globus pallidus is overactive, which causes a decrease in the activity of a different part of the brain that controls movement.In a pallidotomy, the surgeon destroys a tiny part of the globus pallidus
Parkinson's Disease Guide - Home Treatment

Home treatment can help you adjust as Parkinson's disease progresses and help you remain independent for as long as possible.
Parkinson-Plus Syndromes - Topic Overview

Parkinson-plus syndromes are a group of neurological conditions that are similar to Parkinson's disease but have unique characteristics. These syndromes can be hard to diagnose because the symptoms mimic other conditions. Following are the four most common types of Parkinson-plus syndromes. Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) PSP is a rare disorder that,like Parkinson's disease,causes ...