Daily Quiz | On Parkinson’s disease

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In Parkinson’s disease, nerve cells of the brain, or neurons, slowly break down or die. This leads to the reduction of a chemical in the brain. What is this chemical?

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True or False: Men are more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease than women.

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There are several symptoms of Parkinson’s disease including tremors in the hands, rigid muscles, imbalance, poor posture and speech changes. One common symptom is slowed movements, which can result in a slow, shuffling walk and can make everyday tasks hardert. What is the medical name for this?

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A common and effective medicine that increases the amount of the chemical that has decreased in the brain and helps improve symptoms and functionality, is still, according to the WHO, not accessible, affordable or available everywhere. What is this drug called?

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There is currently no cure for Parkinson’s disease. However medication, supportive therapies, and in surgery in some cases can help with symptoms and improving quality of life. One surgical procedure involves placing electrodes in the brain to send electrical pulses. Its acronym is DBS. What is it?