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Are there different type's of PD?

Sat Apr 21, 2007 7:22 am Post subject: Are there different type's of PD ?

Are there different type's of PD ? Are some worse then others ? Thank you !
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Dr. OkunJoined: 19 Jan 2007Posts: 251Location: University of Florida
Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 1:26 pm Post subject:

Yes, we believe PD has many subtypes and some may even be genetic. We have identified many genes such as Parkin, LRRK2, DJ1, and PINK1. We also have noticed that PD with resting tremor may have a different prognosis (better) than PD without it. Finally there are several parkinsonian syndromes which seem to respond less well to PD medication (PSP, MSA, CBD, etc.)_________________Michael S. Okun, M.D.

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