Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the central nervous system. The symptoms of Parkinson's disease have been treated since ancient times. However, it was not until 1817 that the disease was described in detail by Dr. James Parkinson. Later in the 1950s, Arvid Carlsson did further research on the disease, especially its biochemical changes in the brain.
Those affected by Parkinson's disease have a diminished supply of dopamine, neurotransmitters which send messages between nerves in order to help coordinate movement. Consequently, individuals with Parkinson's disease have difficulty controlling their movements normally.
Extensive research is currently being performed in order to discover a cure and improve the treatment of the disease. Researchers are working hard by utilizing stem cell research and looking further into the neurotrophic, genetic and environmental factors of the disease.
Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the central nervous system. The symptoms of Parkinson's disease have been treated since ancient times. However, it was not until 1817 that the disease was described in detail by Dr. James Parkinson. Later in the 1950s, Arvid Carlsson did further research on the disease, especially its biochemical changes in the brain.
Those affected by Parkinson's disease have a diminished supply of dopamine, neurotransmitters which send messages between nerves in order to help coordinate movement. Consequently, individuals with Parkinson's disease have difficulty controlling their movements normally. 