Parkinson Disease

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf neurodegenerative disease
gptkbp:affects central nervous system
substantia nigra
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Parkinson's_disease
PD
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 response to levodopa
clinical examination
neurological assessment
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:James_Parkinson
1817
gptkbp:hasNoCure true
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Parkinson Disease
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:G20
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D010300
gptkbp:OMIM 168600
gptkbp:prevalence affects about 1% of people over 60
more common in people over 60
more common in men
gptkbp:progression progressive
chronic
gptkbp:researchInterest genetics
stem cell therapy
environmental factors
neuroprotection
gptkbp:riskFactor age
family history
exposure to pesticides
gptkbp:symptom gptkb:depression
balance problems
muscle stiffness
resting tremor
shuffling gait
sleep disturbances
slowness of movement
speech changes
writing changes
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:levodopa
occupational therapy
physical therapy
speech therapy
MAO-B inhibitors
deep brain stimulation
dopamine agonists
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:D010141
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7