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Chemical substance (neurotransmitter) released by cholinergic nerves. Acetylcholine is involved in many different brain functions, including control of motor activity. It is also associated with defined syndromes of Parkinson’s disease such as tremor and rigidity.
back to topInvoluntary movement of limbs that occurs when limbs are moved voluntarily.
back to topA rating scale to measure how important activities of daily living are impaired by Parkinson’s disease. The categories include speech, salivation, swallowing, handwriting, cutting food and handling utensils, dressing, hygiene, turning in bed and adjusting bedclothes, falling, freezing when walking, walking, left- and right-sided tremor, and sensory complaints.
back to topChemical substance (neurotransmitter) released by neurons of the sympathetic nervous system with usually activating functions.
back to topRelated to or controlled by the neurotransmitter adrenaline.
back to topAdditional or auxiliary treatment to primary drug.
back to topChemical substance or drug that enhances or mimics the activity of a neurotransmitter, for example dopamine.
back to topComplete loss of ability to move, sometimes referred to as freezing.
back to topChemical substance used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease to improve tremor, rigidity and bradykinesia.
back to topChemical substance or drug that reduces the activity of a neurotransmitter, for example dopamine.
back to topChemical substances that inhibit or antagonize the effect of acetylcholine.
back to topA drug which reduces anxiety.
back to topChemical substance used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, especially to treat “off-times”. It is administered as a continuous subcutaneous infusion or as a subcutaneous injection.
back to topSubstance that prevents reactions of sensitive molecules with oxygen or other oxidizing chemicals.
back to top„Programmed cell death“, usually a normal process in body tissues to give place for new cells. Some scientists claim that in Parkinson’s disease certain nerve cells seem to develop an abnormal high rate of apoptosis.
back to toploss of balance.
back to topType of dyskinesia characterized by specific involuntary movements of hands and feet.
back to topalso known as vegetative nervous system, responsible for controlling involuntary body functions.
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