Parkinson's Disease by https://padlet.com/lilly_biddle/15f8pnjdtdhc Made with the best of intentions en-us 2019-02-20 21:42:37 UTC 2019-02-22 00:05:53 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Bigthunderstorm.png A description of Parkinson's disease and why it is referred to as a neurodegenerative disease. lilly_biddle https://padlet.com/lilly_biddle/15f8pnjdtdhc/wish/333407836 Parkinson's is a disorder of the nervous system. It results from the death of the nerve cells in a region of the brain that produces dopamine. It is a neurodegenerative disease as it is incurable, debilitating and results in progressive cell death. ]]> 2019-02-20 21:48:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lilly_biddle/15f8pnjdtdhc/wish/333407836 Outline the prevalence of Parkinson's disease in Australia and the people that tend to be most affected by the disease. lilly_biddle https://padlet.com/lilly_biddle/15f8pnjdtdhc/wish/333408391 - Parkinson's is the second most common neurological disease in Australia after Dementia
- At least 100 000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson's in Australia
- People usually develop Parkinson's at the age of 60 or older however 30% of Australians who have been diagnosed are under the age of 50]]> 2019-02-20 21:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lilly_biddle/15f8pnjdtdhc/wish/333408391 Describe two possible causes of Parkinson's disease. lilly_biddle https://padlet.com/lilly_biddle/15f8pnjdtdhc/wish/333408813 The risk of Parkinson's can increase through excessive drinking and lack of excercise.]]> 2019-02-20 21:52:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lilly_biddle/15f8pnjdtdhc/wish/333408813 Outline the role of the central nervous system and neurotransmitters in this condition. lilly_biddle https://padlet.com/lilly_biddle/15f8pnjdtdhc/wish/333408946 2019-02-20 21:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lilly_biddle/15f8pnjdtdhc/wish/333408946 Briefly describe each of the 4 key motor symptoms of this disorder as well as two non-motor symptoms. lilly_biddle https://padlet.com/lilly_biddle/15f8pnjdtdhc/wish/333409332 2019-02-20 21:53:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lilly_biddle/15f8pnjdtdhc/wish/333409332 Outline how the psychological experience of motor symptoms can worsen or contribute to the development of non-motor symptoms. lilly_biddle https://padlet.com/lilly_biddle/15f8pnjdtdhc/wish/333409545 2019-02-20 21:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lilly_biddle/15f8pnjdtdhc/wish/333409545 Discuss the prognosis and treatment options for sufferers of this disease. lilly_biddle https://padlet.com/lilly_biddle/15f8pnjdtdhc/wish/333409760 2019-02-20 21:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lilly_biddle/15f8pnjdtdhc/wish/333409760