What is Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease, or simply Parkinson’s, was described by Dr. James Parkinson, from London, in 1817; it is a chronic (lifelong) disease of the brain that slowly gets worse over time. It mainly affects the substantia nigra – the part of the brain that is responsible for controlling movement. This affected region of the brain also […]
Parkinson’s Disease in Africa
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurological disorder (after Alzheimer’s) in the world, and it is currently the fastest growing — with cases across Africa expected to rise significantly in the coming years. With this projected increase comes an even greater need to address the lack of awareness, misconceptions and stigma surrounding PD […]