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Signs and Symptoms
16th and 17th centuries signs and symptoms of disease were shown but not yet known. -
James Parkinson
James Parkinson in 1817 published essay reporting six cases of paralysis agitans. -
Electrotherapy
In 1868 physicians used electrotherapy to treat patients with symptoms of Parkinson’s -
Jean Martin Charcot
In 1877 Jean Martin Charcot was the first to truly recognize the true importance of Parkinson’s and named the disease after James Parkinson. Figured out it was caused by environmental factors and genetics. -
Synthetic Drugs
During the 1950s synthetic drugs became the main methods of treating Parkinson’s disease -
Relieving Parkinson's Symptoms
In 1951 sectioning of pallidofugal fibers achieved the best results for relieving tremor and rigidity feelings. -
The Parkinson's Disease
The Parkinson’s Disease foundation was established in America in 1957 -
Chemical Differences
In the 1960s the chemical differences in the brains of Parkinson’s patients were identified. -
Medical Treatment
Later 1960s led to the first medicinal treatment of the disease -
Michael J. Fox
In 2000 The Michael J. Fox Foundation raised over 9 million dollars -
Silent Strokes
It was discovered that silent strokes can cause Parkinson's disease
