Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a degenerative neurological condition primarily affecting middle-aged and older adults and is characterized by tremors, muscular rigidity, and slow, clumsy movement. It is connected to the brain’s basal ganglia atrophy and a lack of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Levodopa is considered a...
Find MoreParkinson's disease (PD) is the second most prevalent neurogenerative disorder, with a growing global prevalence due to population aging. Despite increased awareness and significant research advancement, Parkinson’s disease treatment options include dopamine replacement therapy, symptomatic therapies that have sign...
Find MoreParkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately dopamine-producing (“dopaminergic”) neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra. Parkinson's disease has four main symptoms such as tremor (trembling) in hands, arms, legs, jaw, or head, stiffness of the limbs and tru...
Find MoreParkinson's disease prevalence is rising. According to a survey conducted by Parkinson.org, around one million people in the US will be living with Parkinson’s disease by the end of 2020. The number is shockingly high as the prevalence of multiple sclerosis combined with muscular dystrophy and Lou Gehrig’s dise...
Find MoreThe American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is one of the largest and most respected conferences in the field of oncology. Held annually, this conference brings together researchers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals from around the world to discuss the latest advances in cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment.