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Parkinson's Disease And Insomnia
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is not fatal, but it can reduce longevity. The disease progresses more quickly in older patients, and may lead to severe incapacity within 10 - 20 years. Older patients also tend to have muscle freezing and greater declines in mental function and daily functioning than younger people. If PD starts without signs of tremor, it is likely to be more severe than if tremor had been present.
Parkinson's disease can seriously impair the quality of life in any age...
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"Living Well With Parkinson’s Disease" Has Tips for Alzheimer’s...
Some studies have shown that, although Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease are distinct neurological disorders, as many as 25... Read more »
The Causes of Chronic Insomnia
As we mentioned, transient and short-term insomnia can be caused by significant life events that usually pass when the stress of the... Read more »
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Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Parkinson's Disease
Signs and Symptoms of Parkinson's DiseaseEarly presentation of Parkinson's disease (PD) is often missed because the symptoms can be subtle and the... Read more »
Treatment Options for Parkinson's Disease
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Parkinson's Disease
Goals of Treatment for Parkinson's DiseaseTreatment for Parkinson's disease is highly individualized. The goal of therapy is to reduce symptoms and... Read more »
Parkinson's Disease: Surgery
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Other MedicationsMonoamine Oxidase B (MAO-B) InhibitorsSelegiline (Eldepryl, Movergan, Zelepar), also known as deprenyl, is an antioxidant drug that... Read more »
Insomnia: Causes of Chronic Insomnia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Causes of Chronic InsomniaSleep problems seem to run in families. About 35% of people with insomnia have a family history of insomnia, with the... Read more »
Parkinsons disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the brain that leads to shaking (tremors) and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination.Alternative... Read more »
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