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2. History of Parkinson's disease - Wikipedia

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   The history of Parkinson's disease expands from 1817, when British apothecary James Parkinson published An Essay on the Shaking Palsy, to modern times. Before Parkinson's descriptions, others had already described features of the disease that would bear his name , while the 20th century greatly improved knowledge of the disease and its ...

3. Sri Sarma - Wikipedia

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   She is best known for her research combining learning theory and control systems with neuroscience to create translational work aimed at improving therapies for neurological disorders, including Parkinson's disease (PD) and epilepsy. Parkinson's Disease. Sarma’s early work focused on improving therapies for PD, primarily studying the effects ...

4. Dopamine - Wikipedia

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   Parkinson's disease, a degenerative condition causing tremor and motor impairment, is caused by a loss of dopamine-secreting neurons in an area of the midbrain called the substantia nigra. Its metabolic precursor L-DOPA can be manufactured; Levodopa, a pure form of L-DOPA, is the

5. Deep brain stimulation - Wikipedia

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   DBS is used to manage some of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease that cannot be adequately controlled with medications. [11] [12] PD is treated by applying high-frequency (> 100 Hz) stimulation to target structures in the depth of the brain.

6. Germ theory of disease - Wikipedia

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   The germ theory of disease is the currently accepted scientific theory for many diseases. It states that microorganisms known as pathogens or "germs" can cause disease. These small organisms, which are too small to be seen without magnification, invade humans, other animals, and other living hosts.

7. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

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   The mission of the NINDS, as stated on their website, is "to reduce the burden of neurological disease—a burden borne by every age group, every segment of society, and people all over the world". [3] The NINDS notes that there are over 600 such disorders, with some of the common being stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and autism.