Lakin East
Salem College, Winston Salem
Dr. Jacobsen
April 21, 2017
Introductory Paragraph
Parkinson’s disease is characterized by detriments in one’s cognitive and physical function when there is no pre-existing evidence of mixed etiology. In turn, this can lead to neurocognitive disorders, such as dementia, bradykinesia, as well as other varying cognitive disorders. Some common effects and symptoms that follow Parkinson’s disease include assorted categorical deficits in modality and cognitive function, among others. This disease has no cure, however there are medications that can be utilized in order to suppress or decrease the associated symptoms. While not …show more content…
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