Diagnosing Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease is diagnosed by clinical examination. Diagnosis of PD describes the ways in which clinical examination, blood tests, neuropsychologic tests, and brain scans are used to identify PD and rule out related disorders like Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
Mistaken Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis
There are several movement disorders that mimic key signs and symptoms of PD. it is therefore important that your physician rule out these other disorders. Here is some essential information on disorders that mimic some signs of PD.
There are several movement disorders that mimic key signs and symptoms of PD. it is therefore important that your physician rule out these other disorders. Here is some essential information on disorders that mimic some signs of PD.
Role of Your Neurologist and Members of Your Care Team
Learn the right questions to ask when looking for the best neurologist to work with you.
Learn the right questions to ask when looking for the best neurologist to work with you.
Other Forms of Parkinsonism
Senior Health explains that there are many forms of Parkinsonism related disorders.
Senior Health explains that there are many forms of Parkinsonism related disorders.
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy is often mistaken for Parkinson's disease.
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy is often mistaken for Parkinson's disease.
What Is the Prognosis?
Parkinson's disease is chronic and progressive disorder.
Parkinson's disease is chronic and progressive disorder.
NINDS Tremor Information Page
Tremor is the most noticeable symptom of Parkinson's disease and related disorders.
Tremor is the most noticeable symptom of Parkinson's disease and related disorders.