Parkinson's Disease and the Basal Ganglia

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Parkinson's Disease affects 1 out of 100 seniors, leading to debilitating motor problems that make life difficult for both the seniors and their caregivers. How does damage to the basal ganglia, an area of the brain, cause symptoms such as slowed movement, muscle rigidity, and resting tremors? Find out the reason and other information about Parkinson's Disease in this episode of Medicurio.

Medicurio's goal is to give the public a general understanding about the mechanism and symptoms of various diseases. Many of these diseases are so complex that it would take hours to explain, so these videos are definitely not completely comprehensive. Good websites to check out for those who want to learn more, or are interested in supporting organizations that fight Parkinson's:

Neuroscience Online discusses the direct and indirect pathways to a much greater detail than in this video. neuroscience.uth.tmc.edu/s3/chapter04.html

Another treatment that wasn't covered in this video is Deep Brain Stimulation, which involves surgical insertion of an electronic device into the brain that can block certain brain signals that cause symptoms such as tremor. Learn more here: www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/treatme…

Nonprofits that support Parkinson's Disease:
Parkinson Canada: www.parkinson.ca/
Michael J. Fox Foundation: www.michaeljfox.org/
National Parkinson Foundation: www.parkinson.org/
Parkinson's Disease Foundation: www.pdf.org/
...and many more!

All Comments (21)

@SasukeUchiha-eo5gg 1 year ago

This is literally the first video that really helped me understand the communication within the brain structures themselves. Currently studying for my physical therapy Parkinson’s semester. Thanks a lot!
@Medicurio 7 years ago

A big thank you to everyone who watched my first video! I was pleasantly surprised at all the support I got from both the Reddit and YouTube community. Many of you have told me to get a better microphone, so hopefully this video's sound is an improvement from the last one. Once again, thanks everyone for the support!
@Chemlea 6 years ago

This helped a lot for my pharmacology class!
@arthipex8512 6 years ago

TierZoo brought me here. Please keep up the good work :)
@nataliecapretta2376 3 years ago

Super useful! My psych prof showed us this video today. There was a girl at the camp I worked at who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at age 8 or 9, really great to know more about it.
@ToxicCoworker 7 years ago

Keep it up. I am loving this series.
@weirdpride 7 years ago

I'm studying for a psychology test and this video really clarified many questions I had. Thank you so much for making it!
@helenajanis3579 3 years ago

This was so clear and easy to keep up with, thank you so much!
@themustardcat2325 7 years ago

the concept is presented in a very well organised and easy to understand manner. Great video
@bepractical9383 4 years ago

The animation was very good and the description was also very clear and to the point. Thanks!!
@Pawsandclaws337 3 years ago

You are life-saver! Finally I understand it! Thousand thanks to you!
@hesamahmadi9617 3 years ago

I discovered this channel very late, concise and sufficiently informative 👍
@sabrinea1625 6 years ago

This video was amazing I am so glad, as a med student im about to watcht these videos all the time!!!!!
@misschanhauying 2 years ago

So well explained. Thanks!
@39-jyotisingh65 3 years ago

good explaination👍
@Lethernake 5 years ago

Really well explained! Thanks a lot and again really good video!
@feymreichmanostenrn8751 3 years ago

Excellent! Great patient teaching tool.
@grantleishman6900 7 years ago

You don't disappoint! Keep it up bud!
@baileydawbin2633 5 years ago

Thanks this was so helpful!
@ptera21cccc 6 years ago

Damn this is heaps good, the one i was exactly looking for! thank you so much and keep up the good work