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Frequently Asked Questions
History, Causes, Diagnosis and Incidence of PD
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Aug 14 2008
Q:I was diagnosed with MSA and now I have problems with my left eye. I barely can see with it. My right eye is OK. Is this part of MSA? I live in Asia now and the doctors here do not know what is going on. Thank you.Show Answer
(anonymous)
Aug 14 2008
Q:I have a friend who has striatonigral degeneration. I understand how it differs from Parkinson's, but I cannot find out any information about how the disease progresses. He is apparently in the later stages. What can he expect to experience? He is now 67 and his gait is unsteady. What about life expectancy?Show Answer
(DC)
Aug 14 2008
Q:When and how did research on Parkinson’s disease begin? What role did stem cell research play in the study of Parkinson’s? (RW)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:Do you know who started calling this disease "Parkinson's disease?" Or where the name originated? Can't find anything in any of the older materials we have here. (CG)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My husband is 27 and Parkinson's disease runs in his family. How early can he be tested to determine if he has PD? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:What is the gene number that Parkinson's disease is carried on? And what is wrong with the gene? (anonymous)Show Answer
