Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disease of the nervous system associated with trembling of the arms and legs, stiffness and rigidity of the muscles and slowness of movement (bradykinesia). Dr G Hotton, King's College and Lewisham Hospitals, ... [... more]
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Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's is a degenerative disease of the brain that affects the nerve cells involved in movement. Normally nerve cells in the part of the brain called the basal ganglia produce dopamine, a chemical messenger used to transmit nerve impulses ... [... more]
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Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease is a progressive, neurological condition which affects about 120,000 people in the UK. Symptoms usually appear in people over 50 years and the risk of having the condition increases with age. However, younger people can also ... [... more]
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Symmetrel
This medicine contains the active ingredient amantadine hydrochloride, which is a medicine used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. It is also used in the prevention and treatment of influenza A, and in certain cases of shingles. Dopamine is ... [... more]
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Stalevo
Stalevo tablets contain three active ingredients, levodopa, carbidopa and entacapone. These are all medicines used in Parkinson's disease to increase the level of dopamine in the brain. The three active ingredients have been combined in each ... [... more]
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Sex and neurological disorders
A neurological disorder is a disease or injury of the nervous system - which is the 'communications network' of the body. Common neurological disorders include strokes, multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's disease and spinal injuries - usually ... [... more]
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Sinemet
This medicine contains the active ingredients levodopa and carbidopa, sometimes known in combination as co-careldopa. It is used in Parkinson's disease to increase the levels of dopamine in the brain.Dopamine is a substance known as a ... [... more]
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Dostinex
Cabergoline is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.Dopamine is a chemical substance in the brain and is known to be absent or reduced in Parkinson's disease. It binds to particular receptor sites in the brain in order to perform its ... [... more]
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Sinemet Plus
This medicine contains the active ingredients levodopa and carbidopa, sometimes known in combination as co-careldopa. It is used in Parkinson's disease to increase the levels of dopamine in the brain.Dopamine is a substance known as a ... [... more]
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Comtess
This medicine contains the active ingredient entacapone, which is a type of medicine called a COMT inhibitor. It is used in combination with levodopa in Parkinson's disease to increase the levels of dopamine in the brain. The mainstay of treating ... [... more]
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Parkinson's disease - surgical treatments
Electric stimulation of different nerve centres in the depths of the brain The first method for the treatment of disabling shaking has been worked on for some years. The results have been good and the indications for operation have been extended, ... [... more]
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Coping with Parkinson's disease
With Parkinson's, it's important to keep yourself as physically and mentally active as possible. In this way, mind and body functions can be maintained to the greatest possible degree. For the mind, frequent, stimulating interaction with ... [... more]
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