What is Parkinson’s disease? According to the Parkinson’s Foundation: “Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately dopamine-producing (‘dopaminergic’) neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra.” So, what is the substantia nigra and where in the brain is it located? “The substantia nigra (“black substance” in Latin) is a long nucleus
Most of us think that Parkinson’s disease is mostly shaking uncontrollably, but it’s much more than that. According to the Parkinson’s Foundation: “Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately dopamine-producing (‘dopaminergic’) neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra.” The Mayo Clinic provides an easier to understand definition: “Parkinson’s
According to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation: “Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive movement disorder, meaning that symptoms continue and worsen over time. Nearly one million people in the US are living with Parkinson’s disease. The cause is unknown, and although there is presently no cure, there are treatment options such as medication and surgery
