Parkinson's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Parkinson's disease can affect people's memory, language and reasoning skills. The disease also can lead to dementia or other conditions that affect thinking. These complications usually happen later in Parkinson's disease, and medicines usually have only a modest benefit in managing these symptoms. Emotional changes and depression.
Parkinson's disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
This tests for gene changes if there is a known family history of Parkinson's disease or if you have early-onset disease. A short, low-dose treatment of medicines. You may be given medicines used to treat Parkinson's disease to see if you get better.
What to know about Parkinson’s disease - Mayo Clinic News …
2020年1月22日 · Overview Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. It develops gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. But while a tremor may be the most well-known sign of Parkinson's disease, the disorder also commonly causes stiffness or slowing of movement. In the early stages […]
Study offers answers on life expectancy for people with …
2017年5月15日 · ROCHESTER, Minn. — Faced with a serious disease, patients want to know the answer to a difficult question: “How long will I live?” A new Mayo Clinic study in today’s JAMA Neurology has some answers for patients with Parkinson’s disease, Lewy body dementia, multiple system atrophy with parkinsonism and Parkinson’s disease dementia. The population-based …
Progressive supranuclear palsy - Symptoms and causes
2024年2月13日 · Progressive supranuclear palsy is a rare brain disease that affects walking, balance, eye movements and swallowing. The disease results from the damage of cells in areas of the brain that control body movement, coordination, thinking and other important functions. Progressive supranuclear palsy also is called Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome.
Parkinson's disease - Care at Mayo Clinic
Parkinson's disease can't be cured, but your care team works with you to help you manage your condition. A healthcare professional tailors your treatment to your individual needs. Your care team has expertise in treating Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders with the latest therapies, including medicines and deep brain stimulation.
WPW syndrome: Rare cause of sudden cardiac death in young …
2023年12月13日 · Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome. In Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, an extra electrical pathway between the heart's upper chambers and lower chambers causes a fast heartbeat.
Mayo Clinic Study Shows Increase in Parkinson’s Disease Over 30 …
2016年6月20日 · ROCHESTER, Minn. — The incidence of Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonism increased significantly in 30 years from 1976 to 2005, Mayo Clinic researchers reported today in a study in JAMA Neurology. This trend was noted in particular for men age 70 and older. According to the researchers, this is the first study to suggest such an […]
Early-Onset Parkinson's Disease Clinic - Overview
2024年11月22日 · The experts in the Early-Onset Parkinson's Disease Clinic provide specialized diagnosis and treatment for people with onset of disease earlier than 55 years of age who develop symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Early-onset Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement, cognition and mood.
Parkinson's disease - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic
Researchers study potential causes and possible treatments for Parkinson's disease. Doctors also conduct research in deep brain stimulation to treat Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. You may have the opportunity to participate in research studies or clinical trials. Read more about research in: Neurobiology of Parkinson's disease