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Frequently Asked Questions
History, Causes, Diagnosis and Incidence of PD
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Aug 13 2008
Q:Both my sister and brother have Parkinson's. Is it hereditary? TheyShow Answer
are 66 and 60. I'm 48. (CW)
Aug 13 2008
Q:Can you please explain the value of autopsies and genetic testing for a family in which three members have Parkinson's disease? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 12 2008
Q:My grandfather has Parkinson's, and I am curious about the positive/negative effects of nicotine on dealing with PD. Is there any current information on this? (LW)Show Answer
Aug 12 2008
Q:Can Parkinson's disease be caused from exposure to carbon monoxide over a long period of time? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 12 2008
Q:What is trauma-induced Parkinson's and what is the prognosis?Show Answer
(anonymous)
Aug 12 2008
Q:Is boxing one of the causes of Parkinson's disease and are they linked in any way? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 12 2008
Q:My friend has been involved in karate for years and he is now showing tremors, rigidity, and some loss of balance. He is age 45. Can Parkinson's Disease, a Parkinson syndrome or something similar be trauma (karate) related such as in the case of Muhammed Ali? (WV)Show Answer
Aug 12 2008
Q:What is trauma-induced Parkinson's and what is the prognosis? Thank you. (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 12 2008
Q:Has there been any research done documenting a direct correlation between brain trauma and Parkinson's disease and are brain injury survivors more likely to develop Parkinson's than those who have not sustained a brain trauma? (CC)Show Answer
