Parkinsons Disease

Parkinson’s disease: stages, causes and symptoms

Parkinson’s disease: stages, causes and symptoms

Parkinson’s disease is defined as a degenerative neurological disease. It is a disorder that affects the nervous system, and it is characterized by body movement problems. Particular groups of brain cells known as neurons are gradually and progressively damaged, then selectively degenerate. This leads to […]

Dealing with the cost of Parkinson’s disease

Dealing with the cost of Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that causes patients to experience a number of uncomfortable symptoms including tremors, impaired coordination and stability, slow movement and rigidity of muscle groups. The disease is on the rise with about 30 Australians being diagnosed every day. As the […]

What is the cost of deep brain stimulation for Australians with Parkinson’s disease?

What is the cost of deep brain stimulation for Australians with Parkinson’s disease?

What Is Deep Brain Stimulation Deep brain stimulation is a major invasive surgical procedure that aims at reducing the debilitating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Although not a cure for the condition deep brain stimulation can assist in abating the well-known symptoms of trembling, shaking, rigidity […]

What is the cost of Parkinson’s disease on the Australian health system?

What is the cost of Parkinson’s disease on the Australian health system?

The second most common neurological condition in Australia, Parkinson’s disease incurs an astronomical annual cost to the Australian health system. The disease itself is a chronic and progressive condition that cannot be cured and is associated with significant expenses such as lost productivity to the […]