Parkinson Disease (cont.)
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Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD
Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhDDr. Charles "Pat" Davis, MD, PhD, is a board certified Emergency Medicine doctor who currently practices as a consultant and staff member for hospitals. He has a PhD in Microbiology (UT at Austin), and the MD (Univ. Texas Medical Branch, Galveston). He is a Clinical Professor (retired) in the Division of Emergency Medicine, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, and has been the Chief of Emergency Medicine at UT Medical Branch and at UTHSCSA with over 250 publications. Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkinson's Disease Medical TreatmentThe goal of medical management of Parkinson's disease is to control signs and symptoms as long as possible, while minimizing side effects. Medications usually provide good control for 4 to 6 years. After this time period, disability usually progresses despite medical management, and many people develop long-term motor complications including fluctuations and an inability to control their muscles called dyskinesia. Additional causes of disability in late disease include difficulty keeping one's balance and mental status changes. A doctor (often a neurologist) will choose the best treatment for the patient based on their specific symptoms. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Parkinson Disease
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Parkinson disease (Parkinson's disease, PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder associated with a loss of dopaminergic nigrostriatal neurons.
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