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Parkinson’s Disease, (Treatment, Levodopa/Carbidopa, Dopamine agonists,…
Parkinson’s Disease
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- Loss of dopamine-producing neurons
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- Basal ganglia function is disrupted
- Movement control becomes impaired
- Nerve cells continue to degenerate
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- Trouble with daily activities
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- Treatment improves quality of life
- Symptoms gradually worsen
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- Regular follow-up is needed
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- Response to Parkinson’s medication
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- Physical and neurological exam
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- MRI or CT scan (to rule out other conditions)