Puppets and Parkinson
Puppet made by PD patient Mrs Vanaja Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder affecting patients in large numbers throughout the world. Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a common degenerative disorder of the central nervous system, in which the movement-regulating cells of the brain get disabled, leading to tremors, slowed movement, balance problems, and speech and behaviour changes. The main impediment in managing the disease comes from a lack of awareness, feel doctors. However, "Advances in diagnosis and treatment have changed the outlook for these patients,"-Dr. Rukmini Mridula of NIMS, Hyderabad. The annual mortality rate per 100,000 people from Parkinson's disease in India has increased by 87.9% since 1990, an average of 3.8% a year (2010 statistic report). People affected by Parkinson's disease may develop various symptoms including tremors, stiff...