Early Parkinson’s Disease Tremor Characteristics: Identification & Treatment
Tarit Kanti Ghosh
Abstract:Parkinson’s disease (PD) is recognised as the second most commonly occurring neurodegenerative disorder, after Alzheimer’s disease. As per the Parkinson Disease Foundation, it is estimated that Parkinson’s disease affects around 7-10 million people worldwide, as reported by de Souza et al. The principal aetiology of PD is the degeneration of neurons that produce dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is a crucial neurotransmitter that regulates the smooth and coordinated functioning of muscles. The primary motor mani… Show more
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