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Parkinson disease 13

Parkinson disease 13: Introduction

Parkinson disease 13: A form of Parkinson's disease caused by a mutation in the serine protease gene on chromosome 2p12. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Parkinson disease 13 is available below.

Symptoms of Parkinson disease 13

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Treatments for Parkinson disease 13

  • Treatment is aimed at providing symptomatic relief, and does not slow the progression of the disease. Drug therapy is the main treatment available and includes:
    • Levadopa - first line for most people, especially the elderly and those with cognitive impairment
    • Dopamine antagonists - Bromocriptine, Cabergoline, Pergolide, Apomorphine
    • Selegiline
    • Amantadine
  • more treatments...»

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Treating Parkinson's Disease

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Causes of Parkinson disease 13

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Parkinson disease 13: Undiagnosed Conditions

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