Parkinson's disease
noun
Par·kin·son's disease
ˈpär-kən-sənz- 
variants
or less commonly Parkinson disease
or Parkinson's
or Parkinson's syndrome
: a chronic progressive neurological disease chiefly of later life that is linked to decreased dopamine production in the substantia nigra and is marked especially by tremor of resting muscles, rigidity, slowness of movement, impaired balance, and a shuffling gait
called also paralysis agitans
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There are a variety of reasons Fox wouldn’t participate in a reboot, with his Parkinson's disease being a big factor in that decision.
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Sara Belcher, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Late last month, former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre said he also has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 1 Oct. 2024
However, there is limited benefit seen in diseases that affect the brain, such as Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis (MS).12
The creatine dose most often used in studies is about 20 grams (g) daily for 5 to 7 days, followed by 2.25-10 grams daily for up to 16 weeks.11
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—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Depositphotos View 1 Images Spanning nearly 100 laboratories in 45 countries, landmark research has, for the first time, shown an association between genetic brain size and neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
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Sara Belcher, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Late last month, former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre said he also has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 1 Oct. 2024
However, there is limited benefit seen in diseases that affect the brain, such as Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis (MS).12
The creatine dose most often used in studies is about 20 grams (g) daily for 5 to 7 days, followed by 2.25-10 grams daily for up to 16 weeks.11
6.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Depositphotos View 1 Images Spanning nearly 100 laboratories in 45 countries, landmark research has, for the first time, shown an association between genetic brain size and neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Parkinson's disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Parkinson%27s%20disease. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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Parkinson's disease
noun
Par·kin·son's disease
ˈpär-kən-sənz-
: a disease chiefly of later life that tends to get steadily worse and is marked especially by stiff and trembling muscles, slowness of movement, and a shuffling way of walking
Medical Definition
Parkinson's disease
noun
Par·kin·son's disease
ˈpär-kən-sənz-
variants
also Parkinson disease
or Parkinson's
-sən-
: a chronic progressive neurological disease chiefly of later life that is linked to decreased dopamine production in the substantia nigra, is of unknown cause, and is marked especially by tremor of resting muscles, rigidity, slowness of movement, impaired balance, and a shuffling gait
called also paralysis agitans, parkinsonian syndrome, parkinsonism, Parkinson's syndrome
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