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EARLY PARKINSON’S DISEASE: A CLOSER LOOK AT NON-MOTOR SYMPTOMS

Li Mei Xiu
Published 28 January 2025
Vol. 11, No. 1 (2023)
pp. 14-18
CC BY 4.0
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    Li Mei Xiu
    College of Acupuncture and Massage, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China
    CN

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder predominantly affecting the elderly. It is characterized by the degeneration of dopamine (DA) neurons in the substantia nigra, resulting in the formation of Lewy bodies, which disrupt the substantia striatum pathway and reduce DA levels in the caudate nucleus and putamen. The incidence of PD is higher in males than in females, affecting approximately 2% of the 10 million individuals suffering from the disease worldwide. The International Movement Disorders Association (MDS) has categorized PD onset into three stages: preclinical, prodromal, and clinical, with non-motor symptoms manifesting in the earlier stages. These non-motor symptoms impose a substantial psychological and economic burden on patients and their families, highlighting the significance of early intervention to mitigate PD's pathological progression

JournalColumbia Journal of Medical Research and Practice
ISSN3065-0631
Volume / IssueVol. 11, No. 1 (2023)
Pages14-18
Published28 January 2025
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LicenseCC BY 4.0 — reuse with attribution
PublisherKeith Publications
Xiu, L. (2025). EARLY PARKINSON’S DISEASE: A CLOSER LOOK AT NON-MOTOR SYMPTOMS. Columbia Journal of Medical Research and Practice, Vol. 11 No. 1, pp. 14-18

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