Parkinson's Disease Treatment

Currently, there is no known cure for Parkinson's disease. However, there are several treatment options available to manage symptoms and maintain mobility. The cause of the disease is still unknown, though, making it hard to cure or prevent. With... Full Answer

Within the next 5-10 years, I think we will have effective methods to slow or halt the progression of Parkinson's disease (PD). These are drugs that will reduce the production of a protein in the brain called alpha-synuclein (SNCA). Many such... Full Answer

Currently, there is no cure for Parkinson's disease. Most people are prescribed a combination of medications (often levodopa and carbidopa) which are used to control symptoms, make movement easier, and keep the body functioning normally for as long as... Full Answer

There is currently no cure for these diseases so neurologists' goal is to alleviate the symptoms. Some of the most troubling symptoms and their treatments are: Rigidity and tremor, which may respond in some cases to a medication called levodopa... Full Answer