Archive of Articles
Explore the archive of articles from "The Transmitter", the official newsletter of the Penn Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center. Issues are listed in order by date with the most recent editions being shown at the top.
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Fall 2011 |
Parkinsonism refers to a set of symptoms, including slowness of movement, rigidity, imbalance, and tremor. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is one type of Parkinsonism. There are several less-common, related disorders referred to as Parkinson's plus syndromes. Read on... |
Spring 2011 |
In November 2000, with the assistance of the Dan Aaron Foundation, Pennsylvania Hospital, and the Parkinson Council, the Dan Aaron Parkinson's Rehabilitation Center (DAPRC) officially opened its doors. It is now celebrating its 10th Anniversary. Read on... |
Spring 2008 |
Can Parkinson's disease be detected before it begins?
Scientists have developed the technology to detect Parkinson’s disease before
classic symptoms such as tremor or slowness of movement become apparent. Read on... |
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