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Parkinsons Disease

Non-communicableDopamine neuron loss1817 (described by James Parkinson)Age, genetics
TypeNon-communicable
CauseDopamine neuron loss
First Known1817 (described by James Parkinson)
TransmissionAge, genetics

About Parkinsons Disease

Michael J Fox and Muhammad Ali brought awareness. The loss of dopamine-producing cells causes tremors, rigidity, and slowness. Levodopa, introduced in the late 1960s, remains the mainstay of treatment. Deep brain stimulation can reduce symptoms in selected patients. No treatment has yet been proven to slow the disease.

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