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World Parkinson’s Day: Disease Survivors Seek Integrated Healthcare in…
Parkinson's disease is caused by a loss of nerve cells in the part of the brain called the substantia Nigeria.…
Why Africans Misunderstand Parkinson’s Disease – Advocacy Groups
On World Parkinson’s Day, celebrated annually on April 11, the conversation centered around raising awareness and deepening understanding of Parkinson’s…
Who is at risk of getting Parkinson’s?
Increasing age is the biggest risk factor for developing Parkinson’s, and most people who get the disease are around 60…
What is Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease, or simply Parkinson’s, was described by Dr. James Parkinson, from London, in 1817; it is a chronic (lifelong)…
What causes Parkinson’s?
Parkinson’s happens when the cells that produce the brain chemical, dopamine, stop working properly and die prematurely. Other chemicals in…
We need to create greater awareness about Parkinson’s Disease…
Founder, Parkinson's Africa, Omotola Thomas, shares her experience and information about her awareness project.
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease: Neurologist Explains Symptoms, Others |Health Matters|
In this episode of Health Matters, host Mary Alale-Yusuf speaks with Dr. Femi Daniel about Parkinson’s disease — a progressive…
The symptoms of Parkinson’s?
Parkinson’s is characterised by motor symptoms (those that affect movement) and non-motor symptoms (those that do not affect movement).
The misconception that Parkinson’s disease is an old mans…
In a quest to create awareness on Parkinson's disease and to commemorate the yearly marking of parkinson's day, Board Member,…
Reflections on World Parkinson’s Congress 2023: A Journey of…
As a representative of the Adewunmi Desalu Parkinson’s Foundation, my journey to the World Parkinson’s Congress 2023 in the vibrant…
Parkinsonism (Parkinson Disease) With Dr. Caleb Adeagbo – Hello…
In this episode of Hello Nigeria, the discussion centers on Parkinson’s disease, a neurological condition that affects movement and motor…
Parkinson’s Disease in Africa
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurological disorder (after Alzheimer’s) in the world, and it is currently the…
Parkinson’s Disease Awareness
This engaging radio segment on Wazobia FM brings together influential voices from the global Parkinson’s community to discuss Parkinson’s disease—its…
Omotola Thomas – On Living with Parkinson’s
I felt like silence, being silent about Parkinson's equals subjugation, and I didn't want that so I decided to put…
My Journey: Omotola Thomas Shares Experience, Symptoms And Stigma
Parkinson’s is often misunderstood and under-reported in many African communities. This conversation focuses on practical steps — from awareness campaigns…
Let’s Talk Parkinson’s Disease
In this engaging episode of Nigeria Info 99.3, the host leads a heartfelt conversation about Parkinson’s disease, exploring its impact,…
Is Parkinson’s contagious?
No, Parkinson’s is not contagious. It can not be spread through close contact with an affected person. No, Parkinson’s is…
How does Parkinson’s disease progress?
This will be different for each person, but generally speaking, Parkinson’s progresses gradually, with symptoms slowly getting worse over time.…
Does Parkinson’s run in families?
Most people have what is called “idiopathic” Parkinson’s, meaning the cause is unknown. It is possible (although very uncommon) for…
Adewunmi Desalu Parkinson’s Foundation Dedicated In Lagos
The Adewumi Desalu Parkinson’s Foundation officially opens its doors in memory of Dr. Adewumi Desalu, an accomplished engineer and inventor…