Parkinsonism

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In 1969, as chronicled in his book "Awakenings," the neurologist Oliver Sacks discovered that temporary remission of these chronic symptoms, coined post-encephalitic parkinsonism, could be achieved through the use of the Parkinson's drug L-DOPA.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2023

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the Boston University CTE Center says, is associated with “memory loss, confusion, impaired judgment, impulse control problems, aggression, depression, suicidality, parkinsonism, and eventually progressive dementia.”

From Slate • Jan. 31, 2020

The authors’ study provides compelling reasons to re-examine the roles of PINK1 and parkin beyond inherited forms of parkinsonism.

From Nature • Jul. 16, 2019

He was diagnosed with vascular parkinsonism in 2007, which affected his ability to walk.

From Washington Post • Dec. 3, 2018

Also, altering that activity provides relief from parkinsonism.

From Scientific American • Oct. 30, 2018