Category: Parkinson’s Disease

According to the Mayo Clinic, Parkinsons Disease is the progessive nervous system disorder that affects movement. Specifically it is the gradual onset of tremors, usually in the hands. Parkinsons is also commonly associated with symptoms such as stiffness or slow movements, slurred words, and other significant symptoms. Additionally, Parkinsons Disease cant be cured, only managed…

Introduction Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that predominantly affects the motor system, leading to a wide range of physical and cognitive symptoms. Characterized by the degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain, particularly within the substantia nigra, PD manifests through hallmark symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia (slowness of movement), and postural…

Introduction Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be physically impaired? There are plenty of conditions that involve movement issues. One condition is Parkinsons disease (PD). Famous icons, such as Michael J. Fox and Muhammad Ali have been diagnosed with the condition and have helped the public in some way regarding the…

Most of us rely on our physical abilities and cannot imagine life without them. Going for a walk, eating a bowl of cereal, drinking a cup of coffee, dressing ourselves etc. are all abilities that we take for granted. Perhaps one of the most heart rendering, difficult situations I can think of is for someone…

Parkinsons Disease Parkinsons Disease (PD) is one of the fastest growing neurodegenerative diseases in the world and the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease next to Alzheimers Disease. What causes it has yet to be discovered, but researchers say that people who are more prone to developing PD are mostly men, aged around 60 or older,…

Abstract This paper explores the classification of audio signals feature dataset to diagnosis Parkinsons disease (PD), mainly it effects the central nervous system, Parkinsons disease patient typically have a low-volume noise with a monotone quality. Firstly, James Parkinson described Parkinsons disease as a neurological syndrome. In this research, we build a program to find a…

Introduction Parkinsons disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative and chronic disorder of the central nervous system that progresses slowly and progressively incapacitates the person who suffers it. PD is often classified as a movement disorder, but it also produces some alterations in certain mental functions such as memory, learning and the expression of emotions. This disease…

The term neurodegenerative disease contains different conditions that affect the neurons in the human brain. Neurons are the nerve cells in the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. Neurons usually dont reproduce so when they get damaged they die off and cant be replaced by the body. This is why neurodegenerative diseases like…

What exactly is Qigong? Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice used to promote not only physical health but mental health as well. Qigong is considered a form of meditation and is described as a mind-body-spirit practice (Bouguyon) that can increase all aspects of an individuals health. The Chinese word Qi means (subtle breath or vital…

Parkinsons Disease, a disease many people are all too familiar with, is a serious neurological disorder that involves a long-term degeneration of the Central Nervous System (CNS). Parkinsons, or PD for short, affects more than 10 million people globally and over 60,000 Americans alone are diagnosed with PD each year (GBD, 2016). People affected by…