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Parkinson's disease. (includes related articles) (Cover Story)
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The Parkinson Profile
Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the central nervous system. Its principal symptoms are tremors, rigidity of limbs, and slowness of movement of torso, hands and legs. Maintaining equilibrium of balance is difficult and stressful.
Other characteristics are: loss of facial expression, difficulty in walking, changing positions in bed, dressing, bathing, talking and bending.
Symptoms of Parkinson's disease begin insidiously, becoming apparent on one side of the body and gradually worsening.
It is not a rare disease, but because it is ...
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Continuing education: Advances in Parkinson's disease treatment
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Update on Parkinson's Disease.
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; Parkinson's disease is a progressive degenerative disorder...rigidity and bradykinesia. Idiopathic Parkinson's disease is caused by the progressive loss...cognitive changes related to the disease. Parkinson's disease, a progressive disorder...
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Understanding Parkinson's Disease.
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Environmental and genetic factors in Parkinson's disease. (Tips from Other Journals)
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HRT May Help Prevent Onset of Parkinson's Disease in Women.(Statistical Data Included)
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PARKINSON'S DISEASE--THE SEARCH FOR GENETIC CLUES.(Interview)
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Parkinson's Disease in Later Life
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