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We wish
to bring hope for millions of people who suffer from Parkinson’s Disease. Our research project focuses on medical instrumentation assisting for
Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis and surgery. |
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Resources |
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Introduction of Parkinson’s
Disease Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive
disorder of the central nervous system that belongs to a group of conditions called
motor system disorders. Parkinson's is the direct result of the loss of cells
in a section of the brain called the substantia nigra. Those cells produce
dopamine, a chemical messenger responsible for transmitting signals within
the brain. Loss of dopamine causes critical nerve cells in the brain, or
neurons, to fire out of control, leaving patients unable to direct or control
their movement in a normal manner. Scientists have not
yet found the exact cause of Parkinson's disease. Most believe that it is a
combination of genetic and environmental factors, but no definitive data
exist. More information can be found at the Michael J Fox Foundation website. |
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NIH |
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Deep Brain Stimulation NIH:
Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease Clinical Practice - an example |
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Created by J.C. Chiao 