Causes of Parkinson’s disease: Literature Review

Causes of Parkinson’s disease: Literature Review Review (1116) Total Article Views Authors: Shafique H, Blagrove A, Chung A, Logendrarajah R Published Date December 2011 Volume 2011:1 Pages 5 - 7 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/JPRLS.S37041 Hassan Shafique,1 Alex Blagrove,2 Angela Chung,2 Raynarth Logendrarajah 1Department of Neuroscience, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; 2Department of Psychology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Abstract: Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common movement disorders in the world. Parkinson’s affects approximately 1% of all adults over the age of 60. This disorder is the result of the degeneration of dopamineproducing cells in the substantia nigra in the midbrain. Dopaminergic medications are currently being used as a treatment to improve many of the symptoms that characterize Parkinson’s disease. The cause of the disease is not yet known. However, there has been an abundance of research trying to identify potential origins. This literature review will highlight some of the main positions that researchers have on the causes of Parkinson’s disease. Among these causes are environmental toxins, genetic factors, and oxidative stress. Post to: Cannotea Citeulike Del.icio.us Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Readers of this article also read: The cognitive impact of anticholinergics: A clinical review Morgellons disease: Analysis of a population with clinically confirmed microscopic subcutaneous fibers of unknown etiology Neurotransmitter testing of the urine: a comprehensive analysis Lyme disease: the next decade Amino acid management of Parkinson’s disease: a case study Available and emerging treatments for Parkinson’s disease: a review Genetic basis of Parkinson's disease: inheritance, penetrance, and expression Dementia in Parkinson’s disease – a comprehensive review Restless legs syndrome Effect of compositions in nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) on skin hydration and occlusion