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Parkinson disease

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Chapter 5 Opener

Chapter 5 Opener. 5.1 Structural features of catecholamines. How enzymes affect the molecule Hydroxylase adds a hydroxyl group (OH) Decarboxylase removes a carboxyl group (COOH). 5.2 Catecholamines are synthesized in a multi-step pathway . Synthesis of the catecholamines.

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Pharmacologic Management of Parkinsonism & Other Movement Disorders, Chapter 28

Pharmacologic Management of Parkinsonism & Other Movement Disorders, Chapter 28. OBJECTIVES Describe the neurochemical imbalance underlying the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

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Parkinsonism

Parkinsonism. Definition: Parkinsonism is a clinical syndrome consisting of 4 cardinal features: bradykinesia (slowness of movement) and, in extreme cases, a loss of physical movement ( akinesia ) muscular rigidity resting tremor (which usually disappears during voluntary movement)

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Drugs for Neurodegenerative Diseases

Drugs for Neurodegenerative Diseases. Kaukab Azim, MBBS, PhD. Drug List. Learning Outcomes. By the end of the course the students will be able to Explain the mechanism of action of each drug in each group Describe the main effects of each drug on different organ systems

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