Parkinsonism

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Parkinsonism refers to several conditions — including Parkinson’s disease — that have similar symptoms and features but different causes, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2025

In 2018 dad was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinsonism and we soon realised that it wouldn't be practical for us to visit Galabank as his physical condition was deteriorating.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2020

I have a form of Parkinsonism that doesn’t respond to standard Parkinson’s meds, so there’s no treatment for what I have.

From The New Yorker • Sep. 1, 2019

Parkinsonism is a grouping of symptoms affecting movement.

From Scientific American • Oct. 30, 2018

Herbert Brubaker, 84, a journalist for the “NBC Nightly News” in Washington for 21 years, died July 30 at his home in Rockville, Md. The cause was Parkinsonism, said a son, Kurt Brubaker.

From Washington Post • Sep. 16, 2017