Parkinson's Disease

GPTKB entity

Statements (66)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf neurodegenerative disease
gptkbp:affects central nervous system
substantia nigra
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs PD
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:orthostatic_hypotension
gptkb:REM_sleep_behavior_disorder
anxiety
constipation
hallucinations
anosmia
urinary problems
impulse control disorders
gptkbp:causedBy loss of dopamine-producing neurons
gptkbp:characterizedBy bradykinesia
postural instability
rigidity
tremor
gptkbp:complication gptkb:dementia
gptkb:pneumonia
falls
swallowing difficulties
gptkbp:diagnosedBy clinical evaluation
neurological examination
response to levodopa
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:James_Parkinson
1817
gptkbp:hasNoCure true
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Parkinson's Disease
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:G20
gptkbp:managedBy symptomatic treatment
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D010300
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:James_Parkinson
gptkbp:OMIM 168600
gptkbp:prevalence affects about 1% of people over 60
more common in people over 60
second most common neurodegenerative disease
gptkbp:progression progressive
chronic
gptkbp:riskFactor age
family history
male gender
exposure to toxins
gptkbp:studiedBy gptkb:alpha-synuclein
genetic factors
Lewy bodies
environmental factors
gptkbp:symptom gptkb:depression
muscle stiffness
resting tremor
shuffling gait
sleep disturbances
speech changes
writing changes
autonomic dysfunction
slowed movement
impaired balance
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:levodopa
occupational therapy
physical therapy
speech therapy
MAO-B inhibitors
deep brain stimulation
dopamine agonists
COMT inhibitors
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Spasmodic_Movements
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6